atomic bomb — A powerful explosive weapon that derives its destructive force from nuclear reactions
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A powerful explosive weapon that derives its destructive force from nuclear reactions
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈtɑːmɪk bɑːm/
Example Sentences
- The atomic bomb marked a turning point in modern warfare and international relations.
- Scientists debated whether to tell the world about their atomic bomb recipe or keep it a secret like grandma's cookies.
- The atomic bomb demonstration was so powerful that even the scientists watching were impressed by their own work.
atomic bomb
NOUN[/əˈtɑːmɪk bɑːm/]
A powerful explosive weapon that derives its destructive force from nuclear reactions
The atomic bomb detonates over the test site, leaving only a giant mushroom cloud.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Atomic derives from Greek atomos (indivisible), referring to the smallest unit of matter. Bomb comes from Latin bombus (buzzing sound), which evolved to mean an explosive device. The compound 'atomic bomb' emerged in the 20th century to describe a weapon utilizing nuclear fission.
Breakdown
atomic (from Greek a- (not) + tomos (cut/divide), meaning indivisible) + bomb (from Latin bombus, imitative of a buzzing or booming sound).
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📝Examples
“The atomic bomb marked a turning point in modern warfare and international relations.”
“Scientists debated whether to tell the world about their atomic bomb recipe or keep it a secret like grandma's cookies.”
“The atomic bomb demonstration was so powerful that even the scientists watching were impressed by their own work.”
“After seeing the atomic bomb test, one general said it was like 'the sun decided to visit Earth for a quick vacation.'”
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