"r-process" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: r-processes [plural]
Etymology: The r stands for rapid. Etymology templates: {{m|en|rapid}} rapid Head templates: {{en-noun}} r-process (plural r-processes)
  1. (nuclear physics, astrophysics) The relatively rapid nucleosynthesis process, in supernovae, in which a large neutron flux allows rapid neutron capture and synthesis of elements up to the transuranic elements. Wikipedia link: r-process Categories (topical): Astrophysics, Neutron, Neutron stars, Nuclear fusion, Nuclear physics Synonyms: rapid neutron-capture process Coordinate_terms: s-process
    Sense id: en-r-process-en-noun-4sh2~6d2 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Supernovas Topics: astrophysics

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