scission
scission
Definition
scis·sion (siz̸h′ən, sis̸h′-)
noun
the act of cutting, dividing, or splitting, or the state of being cut, divided, or split; separation; fission
Etymology: Fr < LL scissio < L scissus, pp. of scindere, to cut < IE base *skei- > science
scission
Usage Examples
Noun used with modifier
- chain: In contrast, chain scission efficiency passed tho a minimum at about 20 mole % of the methacrylate.
Browse dictionary entries near scission
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