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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Fission Fission The term 'Fission' as it applies to the area of energy can be defined as ' The process whereby an atomic nucleus of appropriate type, after capturing a neutron, splits into (generally) two nuclei of lighter elements, with the release of substantial amounts of energy and two or more neutrons'. Previous 5 Terms: Fish ladder (fishway) Fish weir Fishery Fishing Fissile material Next 5 Terms: Fission (fissioning) Fission gases Fission products Fissionable material fistuliform About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.