nuclear fusion

noun

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

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This incredible speed is due to its nuclear fusion propulsion system. Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2025 Once a red giant has shed its last layers of gas, its compact core contracts further, leading to a last burst of nuclear fusion. Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 15 Apr. 2025 The data in question underpins advanced scientific research around the world in areas like semiconductor manufacturing and nuclear fusion. Louise Matsakis, WIRED, 25 Mar. 2025 OpenAI and Softbank are big backers of nuclear fusion developer Helion, which has already presold electricity to Microsoft. Christopher Helman, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nuclear fusion

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