thermonuclear reaction

Noun
  1. A nuclear fusion reaction taking place at very high temperatures (as in the sun) (synset 113588380)
    is a type of: fusion, nuclear fusion, nuclear fusion reaction - a nuclear reaction in which nuclei combine to form more massive nuclei with the simultaneous release of energy
    subtypes: carbon cycle - a thermonuclear reaction in the interior of stars

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