Nuclear Winter (Noun)
Meaning
A long period of darkness and extreme cold that scientists predict would follow a full-scale nuclear war; a layer of dust and smoke in the atmosphere would cover the earth and block the rays of the sun; most living organisms would perish.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- The devastating effects of a nuclear war would lead to a prolonged nuclear winter, causing widespread destruction and loss of life.
- Scientists have warned that a nuclear winter would have catastrophic consequences for the environment and human populations.
- The concept of nuclear winter was first introduced in the 1980s as a way to describe the potential aftermath of a large-scale nuclear conflict.
- A nuclear winter would be characterized by extreme cold, reduced sunlight, and a significant decrease in global temperatures.
- The possibility of a nuclear winter has led to increased calls for disarmament and diplomatic efforts to prevent a full-scale nuclear war.