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Fission (fissioning)
The splitting of a nucleus into at least two other nuclei and the release of a relatively large amount of energy. Two or three neutrons are usually released during this type of transformation.
A service to the public by The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
See also: Critical organ , Binding energy , Nuclear force , Limiting safety system settings , Neutron, thermal |
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