How to Use nucleosynthesis in a Sentence

nucleosynthesis

noun
  • This process where stars form heavier elements by nuclear fusion is called stellar nucleosynthesis.
    ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2025
  • This process where stars form heavier elements by nuclear fusion is called stellar nucleosynthesis.
    Luke Keller, Space.com, 7 Sep. 2025
  • And among old galactic halo stars, the Lithium-7 underabundance is a factor of two to three below big bang nucleosynthesis predictions.
    Bruce Dorminey, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
  • Defining the true nature of the universe’s exotic dark matter, for instance, through big bang nucleosynthesis or some other observation would represent a revolution in fundamental physics, says Korn.
    Bruce Dorminey, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
  • The measured abundances of the light elements throughout the Universe verified the predictions of Big Bang nucleosynthesis, while also demonstrating the need for fusion in stars to provide the heavy elements in our cosmos.
    Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 23 Sep. 2025

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