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fissiparous adj
1 reproducing by fission
2 having separated or advocating separation from another entity or policy or attitude; "a breakaway faction" [syn: breakaway, separatist]

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  • /fɪˈsɪpərəs/

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fissiparous
  1. Factious, tending to break into pieces.
  2. Causing division or fragmenting something.
    Of cells that reproduce through fission, splitting into two.

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