🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

réaction de fusion

Pronunciation / Transliteration: reyaksyon de fyuzion

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Fusion-Reaction/ˈfjuː.ʒən ˌriˈæk.ʃən/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"Le soleil produit de l'énergie grâce à une réaction de fusion."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A nuclear reaction in which two light atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing energy in the process.

    "The sun generates energy through a fusion-reaction that combines hydrogen atoms into helium."
  2. 2

    A process in which elements merge to create a new substance, often used in various scientific contexts.

    "In the laboratory, scientists are attempting to replicate the fusion-reaction that powers stars."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'fusion' originates from the Latin 'fusio', meaning 'a pouring'. 'Reaction' comes from the Latin 'reactio', meaning 'a driving back'. The combination reflects the scientific process where atomic nuclei combine, releasing energy, a concept that has evolved significantly since the mid-20th century with advancements in nuclear physics.

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