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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any of several processes that lead to the synthesis of heavier atomic nuclei. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   (astronomy) the cosmic synthesis of atoms more complex than the hydrogen atom wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

alpha particlebeta particleelectronelementary particlemesonneutron

Etymology

From nucleo- + synthesis.