fis·sile (f s  l, - l )adj. 1. Possible to split. 2. Physics Fissionable, especially by neutrons of all energies. 3. Geology Easily split along close parallel planes. [Latin fissilis, from fissus, split; see fissi-.] fis·sil i·ty (f-sl-t ) n. |
fissile [ˈfɪsaɪl]
adj
1. (Physics / Nuclear Physics) Brit capable of undergoing nuclear fission as a result of the impact of slow neutrons
2. (Physics / General Physics) another word (esp US and Canadian) for fissionable
3. tending to split or capable of being split
[from Latin fissilis, from fissus split; see fissi-]
fissility [fɪˈsɪlɪtɪ] n
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Adj. | 1. | fissile - capable of undergoing nuclear fission; "a fissionable nucleous"; "fissionable material" natural philosophy, physics - the science of matter and energy and their interactions; "his favorite subject was physics" |
| 2. | fissile - capable of being split or cleft or divided in the direction of the grain; "fissile crystals"; "fissile wood" nonfissile - not fissile |
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