Hydrogen Bomb (Noun)
Meaning
A nuclear weapon that releases atomic energy by union of light (hydrogen) nuclei at high temperatures to form helium.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The development of the hydrogen bomb in the 1950s marked a significant escalation in the nuclear arms race between the United States and the Soviet Union.
- In contrast to atomic bombs, hydrogen bombs use a fusion reaction to release energy, resulting in much higher explosive yields.
- The first successful test of a hydrogen bomb was conducted by the United States in 1952 on the Enewetak Atoll in the Marshall Islands.
- Some advocates of nuclear deterrence argue that maintaining a arsenal of hydrogen bombs is necessary to ensure national security and prevent large-scale conflict.
- Scientists have raised concerns about the devastating environmental impact of a hydrogen bomb detonation, including massive ionizing radiation and global fallout.