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  1. nuclear fusion: The combining of 2
  2. or more atomic nuclei to form a
  3. heavier atomic nucleus. In stars, the
  4. nuclei of hydrogen atoms (composed
  5. of 1 proton) undergo a series fusion
  6. reaction to form helium nuclei
  7. (composed of 2 protons and 2
  8. neutrons). Immense amounts of
  9. energy are released in the process.