nucleosynthesis

nu·cle·o·syn·the·sis

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [noo-klee-oh-sin-thuh-sis, nyoo-]
- /ˌnu kli oʊˈsɪn θə sɪs, ˌnyu-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [noo-klee-oh-sin-thuh-sis, nyoo-]
- /ˌnu kli oʊˈsɪn θə sɪs, ˌnyu-/

Definitions of nucleosynthesis word

noun nucleosynthesis the formation of new atomic nuclei by nuclear reactions, thought to occur in the interiors of stars and in the early stages of development of the universe. 1
noun nucleosynthesis The cosmic formation of atoms more complex than the hydrogen atom. 1
noun nucleosynthesis the formation of heavier elements from lighter elements by nuclear fusion in stars 0
noun nucleosynthesis the formation of heavier chemical elements from the nuclei of hydrogen or other lighter elements, as in the interior of a star 0

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Origin of nucleosynthesis

First appearance:

before 1955

One of the 4% newest English words

First recorded in 1955-60; nucleo- + synthesis

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nucleosynthesis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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