noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
cleavage; bond cleavage
Chemistry term for the breaking of chemical bonds. Used in technical contexts.
この反応では炭素-炭素結合の開裂が起こる。
In this reaction, cleavage of the carbon-carbon bond occurs.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
splitting open; rupture
General term for something splitting or bursting open. Less common than the chemistry sense.
地震で地面が開裂した。
The ground split open due to the earthquake.