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Webster 1913 Edition


Scissile

Scis′sile

,
Adj.
[L.
scissilis
, fr.
scindere
,
scissum
, to cut, to split: cf. F.
scissile
. See
Schism
.]
Capable of being cut smoothly; scissible.
[R.]
Arbuthnot.

Webster 1828 Edition


Scissile

SCIS'SILE

,
Adj.
[L. scissilis, from scindo, to cut.]
That may be cut or divided by a sharp instrument.

Definition 2024


scissile

scissile

English

Adjective

scissile (comparative more scissile, superlative most scissile)

  1. Readily cut or split
  2. (chemistry, of a bond) easily broken

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