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10 Language-to-English DictionariesNuclear Reaction
/ˈnjuː.kli.ər rɪˈæk.ʃən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A process in which atomic nuclei interact, resulting in the release or absorption of energy.
"The nuclear reaction in the sun produces immense energy through the fusion of hydrogen atoms." - 2
A specific type of nuclear process, such as fission or fusion, that alters the composition of atomic nuclei.
"The nuclear reaction that powers nuclear reactors is primarily based on the fission of uranium-235."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'nuclear' derives from the Latin 'nucleus', meaning 'kernel' or 'core', and has been used in English since the early 20th century. 'Reaction' comes from the Latin 'reactio', meaning 'to act back', and has been used in scientific contexts since the 19th century, particularly in chemistry and physics.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Nuclear Reaction" is said worldwide
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Réaction nucléaire
Transliteration: Reaksyon nukleèr
"La réaction nucléaire dans le soleil produit une immense énergie."
Kernreaktion
Transliteration: Kernreaktion
"Die Kernreaktion in der Sonne erzeugt enorme Energie."
Reazione nucleare
Transliteration: Reazione nucleare
"La reazione nucleare nel sole produce una grande quantità di energia."
Reacción nuclear
Transliteration: Reaksyon nuklear
"La reacción nuclear en el sol produce una inmensa energía."
Reação nuclear
Transliteration: Reação nuclear
"A reação nuclear no sol produz uma imensa energia."
न्यूक्लियर प्रतिक्रिया
Transliteration: Nuclear pratikriya
"सूर्य में न्यूक्लियर प्रतिक्रिया विशाल ऊर्जा उत्पन्न करती है।"
核反应
Transliteration: Hé fǎnyìng
"太阳中的核反应产生巨大的能量。"
핵 반응
Transliteration: Haek baneung
"태양의 핵 반응은 막대한 에너지를 생성합니다."
核反応
Transliteration: Kaku han'nō
"太陽の核反応は膨大なエネルギーを生み出します。"
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