thermonuclear reaction

Definitions

General Science

• noun a nuclear reaction in which atomic nuclei are fused together to make heavier types

Electronics

• A reaction at extremely high temperatures in which lighter atomic nuclei are fused to form heavier nuclei. Enormous amounts of energy are released during such reactions, and plasmas may be observed.

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