fission
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/ˈfɪʃn/
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/ˈfɪʃn/
The process where an atom's nucleus splits into two smaller ones, releasing a lot of energy.
Nuclear power plants use fission to create electricity.
原子力発電所は核分裂を用いて電気を生成します。
The way cells split to make new cells.
During fission, a single cell divides into two separate cells.
分裂中、一つの細胞が二つの独立した細胞に分離します。