🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

Fusão nuclear

Pronunciation / Transliteration: fuˈzɐ̃w nuˈkleaɾ

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Nuclear Fusion/ˈnjuː.klɪər ˈfjuː.ʒən/
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"A fusão nuclear é o processo que alimenta as estrelas."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The process by which two light atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing a significant amount of energy.

    "Nuclear fusion is the process that powers the sun and other stars."
  2. 2

    A potential source of energy that could be harnessed for electricity generation.

    "Scientists are researching nuclear fusion as a cleaner alternative to fossil fuels."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'nuclear' originates from the Latin 'nucleus', meaning 'kernel' or 'core', while 'fusion' comes from the Latin 'fusio', meaning 'a pouring'. The concept evolved in the early 20th century with advancements in atomic physics, referring to the process where two atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing energy.

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