heavier

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While conventional nuclear plants split heavy atoms in a process called fission, fusion does the opposite: It combines light atomic nuclei into heavier ones, releasing enormous energy without greenhouse-gas emissions or long-lived radioactive waste.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

But the Trust says that coupled with heavier winter rains, the frequent dry spells in summer, mean the grass grows back more slowly and can leave the chalk edges more exposed and vulnerable to erosion.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

He highlighted about 60 minerals that are critical, with the U.S. further from self-sufficiency in heavier rare-earths.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Other potential theories contain particles that are heavier analogues of those already found in the Standard Model.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

He clenched his teeth at the thought of them but kept pulling himself along with an arm that grew heavier and slower with every stroke.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda