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Kernfusion
German → American English
American English
Nuclear fusion
Physikalischer Prozess, bei dem leichte Atomkerne zu einem schwereren Kern verschmelzen und dabei Energie freisetzen.
Forscher arbeiten seit Jahren daran, Kernfusion als saubere Energiequelle nutzbar zu machen.Use Kernfusion for the physical process of combining atomic nuclei; in everyday German, Fusion usually refers to companies or organizations merging, not the physics term.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Kernfusion” mean in English?
“Kernfusion” means “nuclear fusion.”
Is “Kernfusion” the same as “Fusion”?
Not exactly. In physics, “Kernfusion” is the precise term for nuclear fusion, while “Fusion” can also mean a merger in business or politics.
How do you use “Kernfusion” in a sentence?
You can say: “Kernfusion erzeugt Energie in der Sonne.” — “Nuclear fusion generates energy in the sun.”