atomic bomb
Definition of atomic bomb
1 : a bomb whose violent explosive power is due to the sudden release of energy resulting from the splitting of nuclei of a heavy chemical element (such as plutonium or uranium) by neutrons in a very rapid chain reaction —called also atom bomb
2 : a nuclear weapon (such as a hydrogen bomb)
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1914
First Known Use of atomic bomb
1914
ATOMIC BOMB Defined for English Language Learners
atomic bomb
Definition of atomic bomb for English Language Learners
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: a bomb that produces an extremely powerful explosion when atoms are split apart
ATOMIC BOMB Defined for Kids
atomic bomb
Definition of atomic bomb for Students
: a bomb whose great power is due to the sudden release of the energy in the nuclei of atoms
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