triple-alpha process en · NOUN
Meanings
- A set of fusion reactions by which stars are thought to convert helium to carbon.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| triple-alpha processes | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| triple-α process | alternative | lexicographic |
Translations (1)
fr réaction triple alpha (group of nuclear reactions thought to occur in stars)