A-bomb
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- noun
- /ˈeɪˌbɑm/
:
bomba atómica
- Scientists studied the effects of the A-bomb after it was dropped on Hiroshima.
- A-bomb survivors
His dad helped Oppenheimer build a bomb.
- His dad helped Oppenheimer build a bomb.
- And now they have nuclear fissile material, enough to sustain a bomb.
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The tons of radioactive dust that have mushroomed up into the ionosphere since the very first A-bomb test.
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The first Soviet A-bomb explosion took place 11 days later.
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A day later, President Eisenhower stated publicly, "A-bombs can be used."
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The military developed the A-bomb to create a weapon of mass destruction during World War II.
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The A-bomb was a significant part of the nuclear arms race between countries in the Cold War.
Synonyms
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A very powerful bomb that uses energy from splitting or joining atoms
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A very powerful bomb that uses nuclear energy
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A very powerful weapon that splits atoms to make a huge explosion and destroy large areas
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A very powerful weapon that splits atoms to cause a huge explosion
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A very powerful explosive that uses energy from splitting or joining atoms to destroy things
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A bomb that releases a huge amount of energy by splitting heavy atoms like uranium or plutonium
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Etymology
The word A-bomb is short for atomic bomb and comes from atom, which means 'a very small particle'. The name helps you remember how it works: huge energy is released by splitting parts inside atoms, so the A-bomb is a weapon that uses power from tiny pieces.