word
stellar nucleosynthesis
STEL-er nyoo-klee-oh-SIN-theh-sis
ˈstɛlər ˌnjuːkliəʊˈsɪnθɪsɪsListen
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Syllable breakdown
stellarnucleosynthesis
Dictionary meaning
The process by which stars create heavier elements through nuclear fusion.
Examples
- Carbon and oxygen in our bodies were created by stellar nucleosynthesis.
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