NOUN
Kernspaltung/ˈkɛʁnˌʃpaltʊŋ/nuclear fission; splitting of the nucleus
Kernspaltung is a German noun that means nuclear fission or splitting of the nucleus. It is pronounced /ˈkɛʁnˌʃpaltʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Kernspaltungen".
Definitions
1.the process of splitting an atomic nucleus into two or more smaller nuclei, often releasing energy(physics, nuclear technology)
a.technological process for energy generation or weaponry
Die Kernspaltung ist die Grundlage der Energiegewinnung in Kernkraftwerken.—Nuclear fission is the basis of energy production in nuclear power plants.
b.scientific or natural process in physics
Im Physikunterricht haben wir das Prinzip der Kernspaltung besprochen.—In physics class, we discussed the principle of nuclear fission.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Kernspaltung | die Kernspaltungen |
| Genitive | der Kernspaltung | der Kernspaltungen |
| Dative | der Kernspaltung | den Kernspaltungen |
| Accusative | die Kernspaltung | die Kernspaltungen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Kernspaltung" mean in English?
- "Kernspaltung" means nuclear fission or splitting of the nucleus. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Kernspaltung"?
- "Kernspaltung" is pronounced /ˈkɛʁnˌʃpaltʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Kernspaltung" der, die, or das?
- "Kernspaltung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Kernspaltung"?
- The plural of "Kernspaltung" is "Kernspaltungen".
- What part of speech is "Kernspaltung"?
- "Kernspaltung" is a noun in German.
