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What happens to hydrogen in the core of stars

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Stars burn by fusing hydrogen into helium. The process can be observed as if hydrogen is a fuel for the star. Thanks to the process, the stars release heat and light. When there's no more hydrogen, the star starts to grow smaller while its heat increases. Eventually, the star dies.
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