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Nuclear Reaction.
Nuclear Reaction - as a noun
(physics) a process that alters the energy or structure or composition of atomic nuclei
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
actionactivitynatural actionnatural processHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"A nuclear reaction occurs when the nucleus of an atom is altered."
"Controlled nuclear reactions can be used to generate electricity."
"The activation of a nuclear reaction requires the collision of particles."
"Scientists study nuclear reactions to understand the fundamental properties of matter."
"Nuclear reactors rely on sustained nuclear reactions to produce heat for electricity generation."