fissile

fis·sile

adj \ˈfi-səl, ˈfi-ˌsī(-ə)l\

Definition of FISSILE

1

: capable of being split or divided in the direction of the grain or along natural planes of cleavage <fissile wood> <fissile crystals>

2

: capable of undergoing fission

— fis·sil·i·ty \fi-ˈsi-lə-tē\ noun

Origin of FISSILE

Latin fissilis, from findere

First Known Use: 1661

Rhymes with FISSILE

abseil, air mile, bass viol, black bile, Blue Nile, decile, erstwhile, exile, Fair Isle, field trial, gentile, high style, hostile, lifestyle, meanwhile, motile, nail file, New Style, old style, Old Style, on file, profile, redial, reptile, show trial, stockpile, time trial