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Noun: thermonuclear reaction
  1. A nuclear fusion reaction taking place at very high temperatures (as in the sun)

Derived forms: thermonuclear reactions

Type of: fusion, nuclear fusion, nuclear fusion reaction

Encyclopedia: Thermonuclear reaction

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