multimegaton
- noun
- /ˌmʌltɪˈmɛɡəˌtɒn/
- Specialized
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bomba multimegaton
- International treaties aim to prevent the use of multimegaton nuclear weapons.
Examples
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The bomb had a multimegaton yield.
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Many countries are developing multimegaton weapons.
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The detonation of a multimegaton bomb would have devastating consequences for any city.
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Scientists studied the effects of a multimegaton explosion on the environment.
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The military's latest test involved a multimegaton explosion, showcasing the weapon's incredible destructive power.
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Scientists calculated that the multimegaton blast from the theoretical bomb could devastate entire cities.
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Historic records show that the multimegaton detonations in the 1960s had a significant impact on global politics.
Synonyms
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3.5
A very powerful bomb that uses energy from splitting or joining atoms
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7.6
A very powerful bomb that uses nuclear energy
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4.1
A very large explosion caused by a nuclear reaction, like an atomic bomb
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7.5
A very powerful device that can destroy large areas
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6.3
A weapon that makes a very large explosion by joining light atoms like hydrogen
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7.5
A very powerful bomb that can destroy a whole city, often using nuclear energy
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A very powerful weapon that makes a huge explosion by joining tiny hydrogen atoms at extreme heat
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Etymology
Multimegaton comes from the parts multi- 'many', mega- 'million' (as in megabyte), and ton 'a large weight'. So a multimegaton bomb or explosion is one with the power of many millions of tons of 'TNT', which is why the word names very huge destructive weapons or blasts.