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Title: Thermonuclear
Post by: Rennhack on Nov 28, 2005, 08:16

An adjective referring to the process in which very high temperatures are used to bring about the fusion of light nuclei, such as those of the hydrogen isotopes deuterium and tritium, with the accompanying liberation of energy.

Title: Re: Thermonuclear
Post by: Rennhack on Nov 28, 2005, 08:22

Quote from: Rennhack on Nov 28, 2005, 08:16

An adjective referring to the process in which very high temperatures are used to bring about the fusion of light nuclei, such as those of the hydrogen isotopes deuterium and tritium, with the accompanying liberation of energy.

I know I shouldn't post off topic here, but doesn’t "Liberation of Energy" sound like a good thing?  Mommy, mommy, I want to liberate some energy! Koom-by-ya my lord, koom-by-ya….