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proton-proton chain

proton-proton chain noun: a series of thermonuclear reactions partly responsible for energy production in stars by converting hydrogen into helium.

Noun

proton-proton chain (uncountable)

  1. A series of thermonuclear reactions partly responsible for energy production in stars by converting hydrogen into helium.
    Synonyms:
    p-p cycle

Synonyms of proton-proton chain

Questions about proton-proton chain

What does proton-proton chain mean?
Proton-proton chain means a series of thermonuclear reactions partly responsible for energy production in stars by converting hydrogen into helium.
What part of speech is proton-proton chain?
Proton-proton chain is a noun.

Words near proton-proton chain in the dictionary

  1. proton pump inhibitor
  2. proton pump inhibitors
  3. proton pumps
  4. proton therapy
  5. proton transfer
  6. proton-proton chain
  7. proton-pump
  8. proton-pump inhibitor
  9. proton-pump inhibitors
  10. proton-pumps
  11. protonatable

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