
Fission
Technical Term
Used mainly in scientific contexts relating to nuclear physics and energy.
The scientists discussed the efficiency of fission in the new reactor.
Energy Release
Emphasizes the significant amount of energy produced during the process.
Harnessing the energy from fission can power entire cities.
Nuclear Vocabulary
Often used alongside words like 'reactor', 'chain reaction', and 'atomic'.
A fission chain reaction in the reactor core generates heat.
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