fissionable

/ˈfɪʃ(ə)nəbəl/
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Definitions of fissionable
  1. adjective
    capable of undergoing nuclear fission
    “a fissionable nucleous”
    “fissionable material”
    synonyms: fissile
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    antonyms:
    nonfissionable
    not capable of undergoing fission
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