nuclear fusion

noun

physics
: a process in which the nuclei of atoms are joined

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This means any lithium they are born with should be rapidly burned through during the nuclear fusion processes that provide the star with energy to radiate. Robert Lea, Space.com, 29 May 2026 Additionally, this could help applications of ultrafast imaging of physical and biological systems, as well as photolithography and nuclear fusion science, the researchers added. Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 14 May 2026 Altman famously has no equity in OpenAI, but according to a recent Wall Street Journal report, asked OpenAI to lead a funding round for nuclear fusion startup Helion into which he’s personally invested $375 million back in 2021. Rashi Shrivastava, Forbes.com, 12 May 2026 Curated by Our Editors Elsewhere, however, people speculated that Loureiro was targeted because of his work in nuclear fusion. Faye Flam, Scientific American, 7 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for nuclear fusion

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