Enrico Fermi Word Search
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Words to find: NUCLEAR, REACTOR, NEUTRINO, PHYSICS, FERMIUM, CHICAGO, PILE, FISSION, QUANTUM, NOBEL, PROTON, BOMB.
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Enrico Fermi word list, defined
- NUCLEAR /ˈnjuː.klɪər/ (British); /ˈnuː.klɚ/ (US) · adjective; informal noun
- Relating to the nucleus of an atom or to energy and weapons produced through nuclear reactions. In figurative use, it means central, fundamental, or concentrated around a core. Related: atomic, radioactive, thermonuclear, radiological.
- REACTOR /rɪˈæktə/ (British), /ˈriːæktɚ/ (American) · noun
- A reactor is a vessel, structure, or device in which a controlled chemical, biological, or nuclear reaction takes place. By extension, the term can refer to the nuclear installation that contains such a device, including its associated systems and personnel. Related: reaction chamber, nuclear installation, furnace, reaction vessel.
- NEUTRINO /nuːˈtriːnoʊ/ · noun
- A neutrino is a fundamental subatomic particle with no electric charge, an extremely small mass, and a weak tendency to interact with matter. Neutrinos are created in nuclear reactions and particle decays and travel at nearly the speed of light.
- PHYSICS /ˈfɪzɪks/ · noun
- The branch of natural science concerned with matter, energy, motion, force, and the interactions between physical objects and systems. Related: physical science, natural science, natural philosophy.
- FERMIUM /ˈfɜːrmiəm/ · noun
- A synthetic, highly radioactive metallic chemical element with atomic number 100 and symbol Fm, belonging to the actinide series. It does not occur naturally in appreciable quantities and is produced only in minute amounts in nuclear reactors and particle accelerators.
- PILE /paɪl/ · noun and verb
- As a noun, a heap or stack of objects placed loosely one above another. As a verb, to place objects in a pile, or to accumulate in a large, disorderly quantity. Related: heap, stack, mound, collection.
- FISSION /ˈfɪʃən/ · noun
- The process of splitting into two or more parts, especially the splitting of a heavy atomic nucleus (such as uranium-235) into smaller nuclei with the release of enormous energy. In biology, it also refers to the division of a single-celled organism into two or more daughter cells. Related: splitting, division, cleavage, separation.
- QUANTUM /ˈkwɒntəm/ · noun and adjective
- As a noun, a quantum is a discrete, indivisible unit of a physical quantity, especially the smallest possible amount of energy or other measurable property. As an adjective, it means relating to quantum theory, quantum mechanics, or phenomena governed by quantum physics. Related: subatomic, microscopic, atomic.
- PROTON /ˈprəʊtɒn/ (British); /ˈproʊtɑːn/ (American) · noun
- A positively charged subatomic particle found in the nuclei of atoms. In South Asian English, the word can also mean a person who supports a proposal, policy, or candidate. Related: hydrogen-1 nucleus, positively charged baryon, hydrogen nucleus.
- BOMB /bɒm/ (British); /bɑːm/ or /bɑːm/ in American English · noun and verb
- An explosive device that detonates to cause destruction, typically dropped from aircraft or placed by hand; as a verb, to attack with bombs or to fail spectacularly. Related: explosive, device, grenade, mine.
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