scission

noun

ˈsi-zhən How to pronounce scission (audio)
Definition of scissionnext
as in dissolution
the act or process of a whole separating into two or more parts or pieces fears that the scission of the labor union will compromise the workers' bargaining power

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Recent Examples of scission When the nucleus ultimately disintegrates, these pieces move apart rapidly and the neck snaps quickly, a process known as scission. — Charles Q. Choi, Scientific American, 24 Feb. 2021 The structure is easily broken down in a reaction called scission (like scissors), which tears up the polymer chain. — Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 5 Aug. 2020 Using IVs that are sanitized between trees, park service workers make a minimally invasive scission in order to treat the tree, according to Jason Gillis, park arborist for National Mall and Memorial Parks. — Paulina Smolinski, USA TODAY, 19 Aug. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scission
  1. dissolution
  2. split
  3. breakup
  4. partition
  5. division
  6. schism
Noun
  • Several Fort Worth-area high school football games have been affected by the dissolution of Victory+.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The dissolution of the workout drew another round of skepticism, with many claiming Kaepernick was pulling a media stunt or was not serious about wanting to play again.
    — Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of dissolution
Noun
  • Teams rotate priority between drivers across a season to try and ensure a fair split.
    — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Recent polling handed Sand a slight edge over Lahn, with Emerson College Polling showing a 49%-46% split in the Democrat’s favor.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of split
Noun
  • Anhor The Great had so many pass breakups that counting would’ve been a fool’s errand.
    — Caleb Otte, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Unfortunately, Samir was in the middle of trying to make a grand romantic gesture when the breakup happened, which included the bros, Julia Fox and a basketball.
    — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of breakup
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  • If a fence sits directly on the property line, it’s typically considered a boundary or partition fence.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Movable partitions and lighting grids allow the rooms and their extensive technical infrastructure to be continually rearranged.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of partition
Noun
  • The Rays lead the division by four games with 19 to play, including a critical four-game set between the two clubs.
    — Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Luis Arraez had two hits and an RBI for the two-time defending division champion Phillies, who have won 16 of their last 20.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of division
Noun
  • Yet, a deep ideological schism remains over what victory for the Islamic Republic should look like.
    — Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026
  • This turns into a big argument about Issa being a weird little guy, and suddenly there are multiple potential roommate schisms in the house.
    — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of schism

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