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atomic bombA 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.
💡 Concept

The atomic bomb detonates over the test site, leaving only a giant mushroom cloud.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/əˈtɑːmɪk bɑːm/
🇬🇧 UK/əˈtɒmɪk bɒm/

🌳Etymology

Rootatom
Suffix--ic

🎵Rhyme

bombcalmpalm
bomb
calm
palm

🔗Collocations

drop an atomic bomb
atomic bomb testing
atomic bomb survivor
build an atomic bomb
atomic bomb blast
atomic bomb radiation

📝Examples

The atomic bomb marked a turning point in modern warfare and international relations.

😄 Fun example

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.

😄 Fun example

After seeing the atomic bomb test, one general said it was like 'the sun decided to visit Earth for a quick vacation.'

📚Related Words

Synonyms

nuclear bombA-bombnuclear weaponfission bomb

Antonyms

conventional weaponpeace treaty

Related

hydrogen bombnuclear reactorradiationManhattan Projecturaniumplutonium

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