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.
核能發電廠利用裂變產生電力。
The way cells split to make new cells.
During fission, a single cell divides into two separate cells.
在分裂過程中,一個細胞分裂成兩個獨立的細胞。