proton-proton chain
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proton-proton chain
[′prō‚tän ′prō‚tän ‚chān] (nuclear physics)
An energy-releasing nuclear reaction chain which is believed to be of major importance in energy production in hydrogen-rich stars. Also known as deuterium cycle.
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