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fissile

/fis-uhl/US // ˈfɪs əl //UK // (ˈfɪsaɪl) //

裂变,裂变材料,裂变式,可裂变

Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : capable of being split or divided; cleavable.
    • : Physics. fissionable. capable of undergoing fission induced by low-energy neutrons, as uranium 233 and 235.

Examples

  • North Korea claims to have converted the fissile material into nuclear weapons.

  • We strongly support the early commencement of negotiations on a verifiable Fissile Material Cut-Off Treaty.

  • Cybersecurity is not like protecting a cannon or some nuclear fissile material.

  • The cliffs of this island are composed of a fissile primitive rock, on which sandstone reposes in regular beds.

  • This mineral is fissile, and moderately hard, which renders it fit for their peculiar ripe sculptures.

  • The grits are of a fissile character, and are quarried extensively for flag-stone, ashlers, and fire-stone.

  • It is readily fissile, like slate, but powerfully resists the cross fracture, which is conchoidal.

  • Slate′-axe, a slater's tool, a sax; Slate′-clay, a fissile shale.