fission

Definition

When something decides to go nuclear—literally or figuratively. In science, it's when an atomic nucleus splits into smaller fragments, releasing incredible energy; in business, it's when a company or team splits into two warring factions.

Example Usage

After the shareholders meeting devolved into chaos, the startup underwent an unplanned fission into two competing companies.

Source: Merriam-Webster via Free Dictionary API

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