Bipartible

/baɪˈpɑrtəbəl/ adjective

Definition

Capable of being divided or separated into two parts.

Etymology

From 'bi-' (two), 'part' (divide), and '-ible' suffix (capable of), describing something that can be split in two.

Kelly Says

An atom was once thought to be the smallest indivisible unit, but it turned out to be bipartible into electrons and nuclei—science loves breaking our assumptions!

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