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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.

Hypernyms

  • Cataclysm
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