Synonyms of scission

scission

noun

ˈsi-zhən 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dissolution
• split
• breakup
• partition
• division
• schism
• separation
• cleavage
• bifurcation
• fractionation
• dispersion
• fractionalization
• sundering
• decomposition
• rupture
• disunion
• dispersal
• polarization
• distribution
• diffusion
• divorce
• subdivision
• segregation
• segmentation
• breach
• severance
• disassembly
• scattering
• administration
• isolation
• dismemberment
• sequestration
• atomization
• apportionment
• dichotomization
• seclusion

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• union
• unification
• association
• connection
• assemblage
• attachment
• linkage
• conjunction
• link
• fusion
• consolidation
• combination
• aggregation
• linkup

Example Sentences

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

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