nucleosynthesis en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Italic *knuks Latin nux Latin nucleuslbor. English nucleus English nucleo- English synthesis English nucleosynthesis From nucleo- + synthesis.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) Any of several processes that lead to the synthesis of heavier atomic nuclei.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| nucleosyntheses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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Relateds
LiBeB process · r-process · carbon-nitrogen-oxygen cycle · s-process
Synonyms
Translations (10)
fr nucléosynthèse (process that leads to synthesis in stars) · ko 핵합성 (process that leads to synthesis in stars) · io nuklealasintezo (process that leads to synthesis in stars) · it nucleosintesi (process that leads to synthesis in stars) · el πυρηνοσύνθεση (process that leads to synthesis in stars) · nl nucleosynthese (process that leads to synthesis in stars) · pl nukleosynteza (process that leads to synthesis in stars) · fi nukleosynteesi (process that leads to synthesis in stars) · de Nukleosynthese (process that leads to synthesis in stars) · ru нуклеоси́нтез (process that leads to synthesis in stars)