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Definition of Nuclear fusion reaction
1. Noun. A nuclear reaction in which nuclei combine to form more massive nuclei with the simultaneous release of energy.
Exact synonyms: Fusion, Nuclear Fusion
Specialized synonyms: Cold Fusion, Thermonuclear Reaction
Generic synonyms: Nuclear Reaction
Specialized synonyms: Cold Fusion, Thermonuclear Reaction
Generic synonyms: Nuclear Reaction
Lexicographical Neighbors of Nuclear Fusion Reaction
Literary usage of Nuclear fusion reaction
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Basic Studies in the Field of High-Temperature Engineering: Third by Japan Atomic Energy Research Institute, Nihon Genshiryoku Kenkyūjo, Nuclear Energy Agency (2004)
"... to measure nuclear photon intensity (being proportional to a nuclear fusion
reaction rate) and a particle flux incoming to the first wall [2-5]. ..."
2. Energy by Katy Allen (2002)
"A nuclear fusion reaction produces the sun's energy. The law of conservation of
energy states that energy can be transformed from one form to another, ..."