Hydrogen burning

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.NounThe nucleosynthesis process, in stars of less than 1.2 solar mass, in which hydrogen is converted to helium, deuterium and some lithium.

2.NounUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: thermochemical oxidation of diatomic hydrogen gas.

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