nuclear fusion

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noun

fusion (def 4).

Origin of nuclear fusion

1895-1900

First recorded in 1895-1900

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Between the nuclear association and the nuclear fusion in the basidium many thousands of cell generations may be intercalated.

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This conjugate condition is finally brought to a close by the nuclear fusion in the basidium.

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British Dictionary definitions for nuclear fusion

nuclear fusion

noun

a reaction in which two nuclei combine to form a nucleus with the release of energy Sometimes shortened to fusion Compare nuclear fission See also thermonuclear reaction

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