Associations to the word «Nucleosynthesis»

Wiktionary

NUCLEOSYNTHESIS, noun. (physics) (astronomy) Any of several processes that lead to the synthesis of heavier atomic nuclei.

Dictionary definition

NUCLEOSYNTHESIS, noun. (astronomy) the cosmic synthesis of atoms more complex than the hydrogen atom.

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats