carbon detonation en · NOUN
Meanings
- (countable, qualifier:nuclear physics, uncountable) The explosive ignition of thermonuclear fusion within a carbon-oxygen white dwarf star that occurs when its mass exceeds approximately 1.4 times that of the Sun (due to accretion of material or merger with another star), producing a supernova which completely destroys the star.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| carbon detonations | Number=Plur | lexicographic |