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English
Pronunciation
IPA|/fɪ�sɪp�r�s/
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Adjective
fissiparous
- factious|Factious, tending to break into pieces.
- Causing division or fragmenting something.
#biology: Of cells that reproduce through fission, splitting into two.
Synonyms
(factious): factious, unstable
(causing fragmentation): divisive, fragmenting
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fissile
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