Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [foh-tuh-fish-uh n, foh-tuh-fish-]
- /ˌfoʊ təˈfɪʃ ən, ˈfoʊ təˌfɪʃ-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [foh-tuh-fish-uh n, foh-tuh-fish-]
- /ˌfoʊ təˈfɪʃ ən, ˈfoʊ təˌfɪʃ-/
Definitions of photofission word
- noun photofission nuclear fission induced by the absorption of a high-energy photon. 1
- noun photofission the simultaneous release of energy and splitting of a large nucleus into smaller ones, caused by the absorption of a high energy photon 0
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Origin of photofission
First appearance:
before 1935 One of the 8% newest English words
First recorded in 1935-40; photo- + fission
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Parts of speech for Photofission
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photofission popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
photofission usage trend in Literature
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