nuclear fusion

Noun

Meaning

a nuclear reaction in which nuclei combine to form more massive nuclei with the simultaneous release of energy

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Synonyms

fusion nuclear fusion reaction synthesis cold fusion nuclear fission amalgamation nuclear reaction atomic energy alpha particle fusion reactor nuclear chemistry nuclear meltdown atomic nucleus atomic fission helium-three
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Antonyms

nuclear fission

Hypernyms

nuclear reaction

Hyponyms

cold fusion thermonuclear reaction

Examples

When we look up at night and view the stars, everything we see is shinning because of distant nuclear fusion. Carl Sagan

I would like nuclear fusion to become a practical power source. It would provide an inexhaustible supply of energy, without pollution or global warming. Stephen Hawking

I really have become convinced that nuclear fusion is our energy future. It's so powerful. I mean, it is the power of the stars. If we could bring that down to the laboratory and to the power plant on Earth, that would be an incredible thing. Taylor Wilson

We have never succeeded in slowing down our nuclear fusion reactors. Wilson Greatbatch

Nuclear fusion of light elements like hydrogen or helium would permit approaching the speed of light. It seems very attractive to refuel your space ships where the fuel is. Wilson Greatbatch

Our present nuclear fusion reactors are classified by the methods used to support the nuclear fusion reaction, which takes place at a temperature much hotter than the surface of the Sun. Wilson Greatbatch

Close letter words and terms

nuclear fuel related nuclear fuel waste nuclear furnace nuclear fusion power nuclear fusion reaction nuclear fusion reactor