🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

nucléosynthèse

Pronunciation / Transliteration: nucléosynthèse

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
nucleosynthesis/ˌnjuːkliəʊˈsɪnθəsɪs/
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"La nucléosynthèse primordiale a eu lieu dans les premières minutes de l'univers."

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As noun
  1. 1

    The natural formation of atomic nuclei more complex than the hydrogen-1 nucleus, through nuclear fusion reactions in stars, supernovae, or the early universe.

    "Stellar nucleosynthesis is responsible for creating most of the carbon, oxygen, and iron in the universe."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Coined in the 20th century from 'nucleo-' (referring to the atomic nucleus) and 'synthesis' (from Greek synthesis 'a putting together').

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