transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈfɪʃən ]
n. & v. --n. 1 Physics the spontaneous or impact-induced splitting of a heavy atomic nucleus, accompanied by a release of energy. 2 Biol. the division of a cell etc. into new cells etc. as a mode of reproduction. --v.intr. & tr. undergo or cause to undergo fission. øfission bomb an atomic bomb. øøfissionable adj. [L fissio (as FISSURE)]