superbomb
1
7.5
- noun
- /ˈsuːpərbɑm/
- Archaic
:
superbomba
- Scientists are researching new technologies to enhance the efficiency of a superbomb for future defense scenarios.
- a new superbomb
Examples
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A 100-megaton superbomb was to be included in the test series for maximum political impact.
Academic text (1996) -
In June 1951, Teller and de Hoffmann issued a report on the effectiveness of using 6LiD in the new superbomb configuration.
Academic text (1996) -
The new superbomb design was named the Teller-Ulam configuration.
Academic text (1996) -
On that day, President Truman announced the directive to continue US work on the superbomb.
Academic text (1996) -
At the far right is the Soviet superbomb, fired at Novaya Zemlya on 30 October 1961, with a yield of about 50 megatons.
Academic text (1996) -
The military demonstrated the devastating power of a superbomb during the weapons test last year.
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The superbomb was designed to cause unprecedented destruction, far exceeding any conventional explosives.
Synonyms
634
3.5
A very powerful bomb that uses energy from splitting or joining atoms
148
7.6
A very powerful bomb that uses nuclear energy
8
4.9
A very powerful nuclear bomb that makes a huge explosion by joining hydrogen atoms
3
4.0
A very powerful nuclear weapon that explodes by joining hydrogen atoms
1
7.5
A very powerful device that can destroy large areas
1
6.3
A weapon that makes a very large explosion by joining light atoms like hydrogen
1
6.0
A very powerful nuclear bomb equal to one million tons of TNT
1
6.9
A very powerful weapon that makes a huge explosion by joining tiny hydrogen atoms at extreme heat
A bomb with the power of several million tons of TNT
Antonyms
- Specialized
1
7.6
An explosive that burns slowly and does not make a strong shock wave like black powder
How Powerful
- Archaic
1
7.5
- Specialized
1
6.9
- Specialized
66
2.3
- Specialized
170
4.4
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Superbomb combines the prefix super-, from an old Latin word that means 'above', as in supermarket, and bomb, so it literally means a bomb 'above' ordinary ones. That's why superbomb refers to an extremely powerful bomb, like a hydrogen bomb.