word
stellar nucleosynthesis
STEL-er nyoo-klee-oh-SIN-theh-sis
ˈstɛlər ˌnjuːkliːoʊˈsɪnθɪsɪsListen
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Syllable breakdown
stellarnucleosynthesis
Dictionary meaning
the process by which nuclear fusion reactions inside stars create elements heavier than hydrogen; during main sequence life stars fuse hydrogen into helium; massive stars later fuse heavier elements; supernovae explosions disperse these elements into space, seeding new planetary systems
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