r-process en · NOUN
Etymology
The r stands for rapid.
Meanings
- (qualifier:nuclear physics) The relatively rapid nucleosynthesis process, in supernovae, in which a large neutron flux allows rapid neutron capture and synthesis of elements up to the transuranic elements.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| r-processes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |