fissile
adjective /ˈfɪs.aɪl/
/-əl/ specializedDefinition
› (of rock) able to be divided easily into pieces: Because of its layered structure, mica is fissile.Fragile and breakable › (of atoms) able to produce nuclear fission: An amount of fissile material went missing as a result of the accident.Atoms, molecules and sub-atomic particles
(Definition of fissile adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- breakable adjective
- brittle adjective (EASILY BROKEN)
- crumbly adjective
- delicacy noun (BEING EASILY DAMAGED)
- delicate adjective (ACCURATE)
- delicate adjective (DIFFICULT)
- delicate adjective (EASILY DAMAGED)
- dodgy adjective (NOT RELIABLE)
- flaky adjective (SMALL PIECE)
- flimsy adjective (THIN)
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- frail adjective
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- ramshackle adjective
- rickety adjective
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