fusion of two light atomic nuclei into a single heavier nucleus by a collision of the two interacting particles at extremely high temperatures, with ... [2 related articles]
A nuclear fusion reaction in which the interacting particles or nuclei possess sufficient kinetic energy, as a result of their thermal agitation, to initiate and sustain the process. Controlled thermonuclear reactions attempt to make use of fusion reactions in deuterium and tritium gas, at a tempera...
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A reaction in which atomic nuclei fuse into new elements with a large release of heat
A reaction in which atomic nuclei fuse into new elements with a large release of heat; especially a reaction that is self-sustaining. Occasionally used to include fission reactions as well.
[n] - a nuclear fusion reaction taking place at very high temperatures (as in the sun)
noun a nuclear fusion reaction taking place at very high temperatures (as in the sun)