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- [fis-uh l]
- /ˈfɪs əl/
- /ˈfɪs.aɪl/
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- [fis-uh l]
- /ˈfɪs əl/
Definitions of fissile word
- adjective fissile capable of being split or divided; cleavable. 1
- adjective fissile Physics. fissionable. (of a nuclide) capable of undergoing fission induced by low-energy neutrons, as uranium 233 and 235. 1
- noun fissile (of an atom or element) able to undergo nuclear fission. 1
- adjective fissile capable of undergoing nuclear fission as a result of the impact of slow neutrons 0
- adjective fissile tending to split or capable of being split 0
- adjective fissile that can be split; fissionable 0
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Origin of fissile
First appearance:
before 1655 One of the 46% oldest English words
1655-65; < Latin fissilis, equivalent to fiss(us) (see fissi-) + -ilis -ile
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Parts of speech for Fissile
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fissile popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
fissile usage trend in Literature
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adjective fissile
- nuclear — pertaining to or involving atomic weapons: nuclear war.
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