fissile
Pronunciation
Adjective
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
Capable of undergoing nuclear fission, or, more generally, easily split.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Uranium-235 is a _____ isotope used as fuel in nuclear reactors."
Answer: fissile
In your own words, what does "fissile" mean?
Capable of undergoing nuclear fission, or, more generally, easily split.
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