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Thermonuclear fusion
For Thermonuclear fusion we have terms and definitions in 2 topics. The topics are Science and Solar Physics.
Thermonuclear Fusion (Science) 
The process by which four hydrogen atoms are fused to form one helium atom. A large amount of energy is released in the process.
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Thermonuclear Fusion (Solar Physics)
The combination of atomic nuclei at high temperatures to form more massive nuclei with the simultaneous release of energy. Thermonuclear fusion is the power source at the core of the Sun. Controlled thermonuclear fusion reactors, when successfully implemented, could become an attractive source of power on the Earth.
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