p-process

p-process

A process of nucleosynthesis by which certain heavy proton-rich nuclei are thought to be produced.

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p-process

[′pē ‚prä·səs]

(nuclear physics)

The synthesis of certain nuclides in stars through capture of protons or ejection of neutrons by gamma rays.

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