as in dissolution
the act or process of a whole separating into two or more parts or pieces
fears that the scission of the labor union will compromise the workers' bargaining power
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The second major structural change involves one of the hallmarks of SARS-CoV-2 as compared to SARS-CoV-1: initial scission at the S1 furin cleavage site.
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William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 6 May 2022
When the nucleus ultimately disintegrates, these pieces move apart rapidly and the neck snaps quickly, a process known as scission.
—Charles Q. Choi, Scientific American, 24 Feb. 2021
Wilson cautions more work is needed to explain how exactly spin results after scission.
—Charles Q. Choi, Scientific American, 24 Feb. 2021
The structure is easily broken down in a reaction called scission (like scissors), which tears up the polymer chain.
—Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 5 Aug. 2020
Using IVs that are sanitized between trees, park service workers make a minimally invasive scission in order to treat the tree, according to Jason Gillis, park arborist for National Mall and Memorial Parks.
—Paulina Smolinski, USA TODAY, 19 Aug. 2019
William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 6 May 2022
When the nucleus ultimately disintegrates, these pieces move apart rapidly and the neck snaps quickly, a process known as scission.
—Charles Q. Choi, Scientific American, 24 Feb. 2021
Wilson cautions more work is needed to explain how exactly spin results after scission.
—Charles Q. Choi, Scientific American, 24 Feb. 2021
The structure is easily broken down in a reaction called scission (like scissors), which tears up the polymer chain.
—Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 5 Aug. 2020
Using IVs that are sanitized between trees, park service workers make a minimally invasive scission in order to treat the tree, according to Jason Gillis, park arborist for National Mall and Memorial Parks.
—Paulina Smolinski, USA TODAY, 19 Aug. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scission
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Trending on Billboard In a statement posted to social media on Nov. 4, Lambesis reflected on the internal issues that culminated in the band’s dissolution.Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2024
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The dissolution of strict gendered dressing is the stale chat of this millennium.Doreen St. Félix, The New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2024
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While delivered with a smile, the question was deadly serious in a congressional district with such an even partisan split that anything could happen to knock the future incumbent off kilter two years from now, as just happened to Democratic first-term Rep. Yadira Caraveo.John Aguilar, The Denver Post, 12 Nov. 2024
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The Paragon was one of few splits reliable enough to navigate through the garbage with a semblance of grace, all while encouraging riders to throw little spins, ride switch, and pop off rock-hard pillows without too much concern for landing stability.Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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Rumors circulated for months that the couple were planning to split, with Newsweek previously detailing all the signs that were leading up to the breakup.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Seconds after gallantly guiding Joan's chair into the candlelit table, Pascal launches right into his shocking breakup.Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
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Situated on an upper floor of a 112-year-old building designed by late local architect Josué-George Bloch, the unit had been renovated into a low-cost office space replete with carpet tiles, PVC ceiling panels, and cheap partitions that created a choppy, confusing layout.Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2024
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The large removable partition keeps driver and passengers isolated and protected from any tools or gear being stored in the load area, but also flips on its side to create a bed platform.New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2024
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However, the issue appears part of a larger concern the division is studying — the availability and affordability of homeowners’ insurance in Colorado.Aldo Svaldi, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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The division aims to optimize the company's supply chain and reduce operating expenses.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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That’s where a large schism appears between WWE and AEW fans, but since Triple H took over WWE’s creative process two years ago, it’s led to a clear uptick in quality for WWE’s PPVs and even its TV shows.Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
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The conundrum appears to have created a schism between some of Iran’s top leaders, who are proceeding with caution, and its biggest hard-liners, who are demanding swift and decisive action.Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2024
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“Scission.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scission. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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