Fissile definition

fĭsəl, -īl
Possible to split.
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(physics) Fissionable, especially by neutrons of all energies.
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(geology) Easily split along close parallel planes.
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That can be split; fissionable.
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Able to be split.
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(geology) Easily split along a grain.
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(physics) Capable of undergoing nuclear fission.
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Origin of fissile

  • Latin fissilis from fissus split fissi–

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Fissile Sentence Examples

  • All States should increase transparency and security of their fissile material holdings.

  • Once sufficient fissile material is obtained, designing a basic nuclear warhead can be easily accomplished.

  • According to the London-based International Institute of Strategic Studies, Iran will have enough fissile nuclear material to make a bomb within three years.

  • Tho, if he were able to purchase fissile materiel illegally, it would only be a year or two.

  • Such capabilities also can support fissile material production for Tehran's overall nuclear weapons program.

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