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nuclear reaction

/ˈnjuːkliər riˈækʃən/

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/ˈnjuːkliər riˈækʃən/C1formalscientific
  • ruПроцесс, в ходе которого изменяется ядро атома, либо путем расщепления (деление), либо путем соединения с другим ядром (синтез), высвобождая значительное количество энергии.

A process in which the nucleus of an atom is altered, either by splitting (fission) or combining with another nucleus (fusion), releasing a significant amount of energy.

  1. Process of atomic changeC1formal

    A process in which the nucleus of an atom is altered, either by splitting (fission) or combining (fusion), releasing a large amount of energy.

    ruПроцесс изменения атома

    • Nuclear reactions power the sun and other stars.
    • The scientist studied the chain reaction in a nuclear reactor.
    • A nuclear reaction can release millions of times more energy than a chemical reaction.