Lise Meitner Word Search
Lise Meitner, as a word search. 12 words drawn from the life, work, and legacy of a famous figure sit hidden in a 15×15 letter grid, running in every direction. Drag across a word to claim it, and clear the board to finish.
Words to find: MEITNER, FISSION, NUCLEAR, PROTACTINIUM, PHYSICS, ELEMENT, LABORATORY, BERLIN, STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, AUSTRIA, INSTITUTE.
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Lise Meitner word list, defined
- 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.
- NUCLEAR /ˈnjuːkliər/ · adjective, noun
- Relating to or involving the nucleus of an atom; extremely powerful or destructive, as in nuclear weapons. Related: atomic, radioactive, nucleic, subatomic.
- PROTACTINIUM /prəˈtæk.tɪ.niəm/ · noun
- A radioactive, metallic chemical element with the symbol Pa and atomic number 91. It is a member of the actinide series and is one of the rarest naturally occurring elements. Related: actinide, radioactive, metallic, rare.
- PHYSICS /fɪzɪks/ · noun
- The scientific study of the natural world around us, including the laws of motion, energy, and matter. It involves the study of the physical universe from the smallest subatomic particles to the entire cosmos. Related: science, natural philosophy, mechanics, astronomy.
- ELEMENT /ˈɛlɪmənt/ · noun
- A fundamental or essential part of something larger; in chemistry and physics, a substance consisting of atoms all with the same atomic number that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by ordinary chemical means. Related: component, constituent, ingredient, factor.
- LABORATORY /ˈlæbərətri/ · noun
- A room or building equipped for scientific experiments, tests, and research, typically with a wide range of equipment and apparatus. Related: workshop, studio, research facility, test lab.
- BERLIN /bərˈlɪn/ · noun
- A historical four-wheeled, enclosed carriage with a curved body and a seat in front for the driver, popular in Europe from the 17th to 19th centuries. The term also refers to certain goods named after the German capital, such as fine wool used in embroidery (Berlin wool) and a type of glassware. Related: carriage, coach, chariot, landau.
- INSTITUTE /ɪnstɪtjuːt/ · noun
- An organization founded for a specific purpose, or a process of establishing a particular practice or system. Related: organization, foundation, academy, college.
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