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nucleosynthesis

/noo-klee-oh-sin-thuh-sis, nyoo-/US // ˌnu kli oʊˈsɪn θə sɪs, ˌnyu- //UK // (ˌnjuːklɪəʊˈsɪnθɪsɪs) //

核合成,核子合成,核合,核反应堆

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    Physics, Astronomy.

    • : the formation of new atomic nuclei by nuclear reactions, thought to occur in the interiors of stars and in the early stages of development of the universe.

Examples

  • Since then, observations of the cosmic microwave background have become increasingly precise, putting pressure on physicists who study Big Bang nucleosynthesis to match that precision — and so allow a comparison of the two epochs.