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.

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