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fusione nucleare

/fuˈzjoːne nukleˈaːre/
noun phrase★Intermediate— nuclear fusion
technical

The nuclear reaction in which atomic nuclei combine to form heavier nuclei, releasing energy.

La fusione nucleare richiede temperature estremamente elevate.

Nuclear fusion requires extremely high temperatures.

💡

This process powers stars like the Sun and is being researched for potential energy production on Earth.

Collocations

reazione di fusione nuclearenuclear fusion reactionreattore a fusionefusion reactor

Synonyms

fusione termonucleare

Antonyms

fissione nucleare

Related Phrases

energia di fusionephrase
fusion energy
reazione a catenaphrase
chain reaction

💡Pro Tip

Scientific Context

This term is primarily used in physics and energy discussions.

⚡Gold Rule

Distinction from Fission

Unlike nuclear fission, which splits atoms, fusion combines them.

📖Word Origin

From 'fusione' (fusion) + 'nucleare' (nuclear), referring to the merging of atomic nuclei.

📝Usage Notes

Often used in scientific and energy-related contexts. Not to be confused with 'fissione nucleare' (nuclear fission).

Word Breakdown

fusione
fusion (merging)
root
+
nucleare
nuclear (related to atomic nuclei)
root
Dizionario Italiano-Inglese

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