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fission
Definition
(Noun) The splitting of atoms which releases tremendous amounts of energy. This is used to start the chain reaction of an atomic explosionUsage: Atomic power plants, like the one at Oak Ridge, and nuclear submarines are powered by the energy of fission.
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