Photofission

noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Nuclear fission as the result of the absorption of a gamma ray or other high-energy photon. uncountable, usually
Verb
  1. 1
    To undergo, or cause to undergo, photofission.

Etymology

From photo- + fission.

Related phrases

gamma raynuclear fission

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