What is another word for nuclear reaction?
Pronunciation: [njˈuːkli͡ə ɹɪˈakʃən] (IPA) 
Nuclear reaction refers to the process that involves the alteration of atomic nucleus, which can result in the release of energy. There are several synonyms for nuclear reaction such as atomic reaction, nuclear transformation, nuclear fusion, nuclear fission, atomic disintegration, among others. Nuclear transformation is a chemical reaction where an atom or set of atoms changes its identity. Nuclear fusion is the process of combining atomic nuclei to form more massive nuclei with the release of energy. Nuclear fission is a reaction where the nucleus of an atom is split into two or more smaller nuclei. Atomic disintegration is the process of breaking up an atom into smaller particles, while an atomic reaction involves a change in the structure of an atom without altering the number of protons.
