nuclear fusion

noun

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

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If harnessed, energy from nuclear fusion could produce an almost infinite source of power that emits no greenhouse gases, its supporters say. — Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 July 2026 Focusing on crucial nuclear fusion components The project will focus on three crucial components of a fusion power plant. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 30 July 2026 If this gravitational snowball effect continues long enough, a protostar becomes massive enough for the central core’s nuclear fusion furnace to ignite, producing incredible amounts of light and radiation. — Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 19 July 2026 The company has been diversifying into various businesses — crypto, financial services and nuclear fusion — but all to no avail. — Bernard Condon, Fortune, 18 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for nuclear fusion

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nuclear fusion

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