Proton reaction

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Proton reactions are one of the variables that have to be taken into consideration when revitalizing a dying star.

When Doctor Timicin tried to revitalize Praxillus, something went wrong and the star went nova. He couldn't explain what had happened, as he thought he had anticipated all variables, including the deep convection patterns, the proton reactions, and the neutrino count. (TNG: "Half a Life")