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hydrogen bomb

noun

Definition of hydrogen bomb

:a bomb whose violent explosive power is due to the sudden release of atomic energy resulting from the fusion of light nuclei (as of hydrogen atoms) at very high temperature and pressure to form helium nuclei

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1947

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hydrogen bomb

noun

Definition of hydrogen bomb for English Language Learners

  • : a bomb that produces an extremely powerful and destructive explosion when hydrogen atoms unite

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hydrogen bomb

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Definition of hydrogen bomb for Students

:a bomb whose great power is due to the sudden release of energy when the central portions of hydrogen atoms unite

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