During the main-sequence evolution of a massive star, progressively more massive elements are fused in the core until the core is filled with

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During the main-sequence evolution of a massive star, nuclear fusion in the core progresses through elements until iron is formed. Iron is the most stable element and cannot be fused into heavier elements without consuming energy, leading to the end of fusion in the core.

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