nuclear fusion
nuclear fusion — 名詞
1. the process in which the centres of atoms combine to create a heavier centre, pr
核融合
原子核結合釋放能量的過程
the process in which the centres of atoms combine to create a heavier centre, producing a huge amount of heat and light energy
Scientists at the Kyoto research lab achieved a stable nuclear fusion reaction for three seconds.
京都研究實驗室的科學家成功維持穩定的核融合反應達三秒鐘。
collocation: nuclear fusion reaction
The Sun's heat comes from nuclear fusion, which joins hydrogen atoms deep inside its core.
太陽的熱能來自核融合，氫原子在核心深處結合。
Asher wrote a school report explaining how nuclear fusion differs from nuclear fission.
Asher 寫了一份學校報告，說明核融合與核分裂的差異。
Many engineers believe that nuclear fusion will become a clean energy source within thirty years.
許多工程師相信，核融合將在三十年內成為潔淨的能源來源。
A nuclear fusion power plant would produce nearly no carbon emissions, unlike coal-fired stations.
核融合發電廠幾乎不會產生碳排放，這與燃煤電廠截然不同。
- thermonuclear fusion
more specific — refers to fusion at extremely high temperatures, like in stars or hydrogen bombs
- atomic fusion
less common synonym; same meaning
- nuclear fission
the opposite process — splitting atomic nuclei apart rather than joining them
用法筆記
Frequently used as a modifier before another noun, e.g. 'nuclear fusion reactor' or 'nuclear fusion research.' Unlike nuclear fission, which is already used commercially, nuclear fusion is still largely experimental.