nuclear fusion

noun

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

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Either that, or these brown dwarfs will collide and merge, birthing an entirely new star with enough mass to trigger nuclear fusion. Robert Lea, Space.com, 23 Mar. 2026 The lower limit is around 7 to 8 percent of the sun’s mass; any less than that, and there isn’t enough pressure in the core to sustain nuclear fusion, which is the prime characteristic of what makes a star a star. Phil Plait, Scientific American, 20 Mar. 2026 Most recently, the company surprised investors with an unexpected foray into the nuclear fusion industry. Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 19 Mar. 2026 From e-book to makerspace Not many people attempt nuclear fusion on their own. Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nuclear fusion

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