Thermonuclear 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 thermonuclear bomb marked a significant escalation in nuclear warfare during the Cold War era.
- A single thermonuclear bomb can cause widespread destruction and loss of life due to its immense explosive power.
- A key feature of the hydrogen bomb is that it uses a thermonuclear bomb as its energy source.
- Thermonuclear bombs rely on extremely high temperatures to initiate the nuclear fusion reaction that releases energy.
- Scientists have expressed concern about the proliferation of thermonuclear bomb technology among nations.