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A nuclear reaction in which two atomic nuclei fuse to form a larger one.
A nuclear reaction in which two atomic nuclei fuse to form a larger one. Provided the resulting nucleus is no heavier than iron, fusion will release energy. It is nuclear fusion that releases energy in stars, burning hydrogen and helium to create a range of heavier elements.
Provided the resulting nucleus is no heavier than iron, fusion will release energy. It is nuclear fusion that releases energy in stars, burning hydrogen and helium to create a range of heavier elements.