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Definition of A-bomb
1. Noun. A nuclear weapon in which enormous energy is released by nuclear fission (splitting the nuclei of a heavy element like uranium 235 or plutonium 239).
Exact synonyms: Atom Bomb, Atomic Bomb, Fission Bomb, Plutonium Bomb
Generic synonyms: Bomb, Atomic Weapon, Nuclear Weapon
Specialized synonyms: Clean Bomb, Dirty Bomb, Neutron Bomb
Terms within: Plutonium Pit, Plutonium Trigger
Generic synonyms: Bomb, Atomic Weapon, Nuclear Weapon
Specialized synonyms: Clean Bomb, Dirty Bomb, Neutron Bomb
Terms within: Plutonium Pit, Plutonium Trigger
Definition of A-bomb
1. Noun. (context always capitalized) An atomic bomb; a weapon that derives its energy from nuclear reactions and has enormous destructive power. Explosion caused by splitting an atom. ¹
2. Verb. (context always capitalized) Atom-bomb; to bomb with an atom-bomb. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
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