In the process some of the mass of the hydrogen atoms is converted into energy in the form of light. The same process occurs in thermonuclear (fusion) bombs. In the Sun the process occurs in a controled manner.
â¢ POSTER CHILD (noun) The noun POSTER CHILD has 1 sense: 1. a child afflicted by some disease or deformity whose picture is used on posters to raise money for charitable purposes. Familiarity information: POSTER CHILD used as a noun is very rare.
flower child. n. Informal. A hippie, especially an idealistic one of the 1960s or early 1970s. [From the custom of carrying or wearing flowers to symbolize peace and love.] flowâ²er child`. n. a hippie, esp. in the 1960s, advocating love, peace, and simple idealistic values.