binary fission

noun

The process whereby a cell divides asexually to produce two daughter cells.

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Meanings

nounbinary fission (uncountable)
  1. uncountablebiologyThe process whereby a cell divides asexually to produce two daughter cells.

Translations

Chinese Mandarin 二分裂
  • 二分裂 (èrfēnliè)the process whereby a cell divides sexually to provide two daughter cells
Romanian fisiune binară
  • fisiune binarăthe process whereby a cell divides sexually to provide two daughter cells
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APA

binary fission. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/binary%20fission

MLA

“binary fission.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/binary%20fission. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “binary fission,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/binary%20fission.

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