nucleosynthetic
/ˌnuklioʊsɪnˈθɛtɪk/
adjective
- Relating to the process by which atomic nuclei are formed, especially in stars.
- The meteorite contains nucleosynthetic material from an ancient star.
- Researchers study nucleosynthetic signatures to trace the history of matter.
- Nucleosynthetic reactions in the Sun produce energy and new elements.