nuclear fusion

noun

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

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If approved, the new fuel design would allow FRM II to continue supporting research in fields ranging from nuclear fusion to the production of medical radioisotopes, this time with a fuel solution aligned with modern safety and non-proliferation goals. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 Dec. 2025 The merged company aims to begin construction on the first utility-scale nuclear fusion power plant in 2026, the announcement added. Max Zahn, ABC News, 18 Dec. 2025 Just look at the progress China is making on nuclear fusion, an area Trump is also keen to control. Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 16 Dec. 2025 The sun's immense energy comes from nuclear fusion in its core, where extreme heat and pressure force hydrogen nuclei to fuse into helium, releasing vast amounts of energy (light and heat) in the process. Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 11 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nuclear fusion

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