nucleosynthesis (Meaning)
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nucleosynthesis (n)
(astronomy) the cosmic synthesis of atoms more complex than the hydrogen atom
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(astronomy) the cosmic synthesis of atoms more complex than the hydrogen atom
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Nucleosynthesis, the process of synthesizing heavier elements from lighter ones, occurs in the extreme conditions of stars.
Primordial nucleosynthesis created the first elements, such as hydrogen and helium, in the early universe.
Stellar nucleosynthesis contributes to the abundance of elements in the galaxy by fusing light nuclei into heavier ones.
Nucleosynthesis in supernovae plays a crucial role in enriching the interstellar medium with heavy elements.
