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fusion bomb — n. a nuclear bomb in which the principal energy source is the fusion reaction that follows the initial fission reaction: see HYDROGEN BOMB * * * … Universalium
fusion bomb — n. a nuclear bomb in which the principal energy source is the fusion reaction that follows the initial fission reaction: see HYDROGEN BOMB … English World dictionary
fusion bomb — fusion .bomb n another word for a ↑hydrogen bomb … Dictionary of contemporary English
fusion bomb — fusion ,bomb noun count a HYDROGEN BOMB … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
fusion bomb — noun a nuclear weapon that releases atomic energy by union of light (hydrogen) nuclei at high temperatures to form helium • Syn: ↑hydrogen bomb, ↑H bomb, ↑thermonuclear bomb • Hypernyms: ↑nuclear weapon, ↑atomic weapon, ↑bo … Useful english dictionary
fusion bomb — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms fusion bomb : singular fusion bomb plural fusion bombs a hydrogen bomb … English dictionary
fusion bomb — noun An atomic bomb that uses nuclear fusion as a source of energy; a hydrogen bomb … Wiktionary
fusion bomb — noun a bomb deriving its energy from nuclear fusion, especially a hydrogen bomb … English new terms dictionary
fusion bomb — fu′sion bomb n. mil hydrogen bomb • Etymology: 1945–50 … From formal English to slang
fusion bomb — noun (C) another word for a hydrogen bomb … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
