Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

hot fusion

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.99 in modern English

Syllables
hot -fu-sion
IPA
15
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A method of synthesizing superheavy elements, where the product nucleus has a relatively high excitation energy; typically this means that an actinide is bombarded with calcium-48.

Uncountable

Usage

Subject

Wiktionary places this term in Physics.

Questions

What does hot fusion mean?
nuclear fusion using the conventional method of very high temperatures; in contrast to cold fusion.

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