fusion bomb

fusion bomb
An atomic bomb that uses nuclear fusion as a source of energy; a hydrogen bomb

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  • fusion bomb — n. a nuclear bomb in which the principal energy source is the fusion reaction that follows the initial fission reaction: see HYDROGEN BOMB * * * …   Universalium

  • fusion bomb — n. a nuclear bomb in which the principal energy source is the fusion reaction that follows the initial fission reaction: see HYDROGEN BOMB …   English World dictionary

  • fusion bomb — fusion .bomb n another word for a ↑hydrogen bomb …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • fusion bomb — fusion ,bomb noun count a HYDROGEN BOMB …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • fusion bomb — noun a nuclear weapon that releases atomic energy by union of light (hydrogen) nuclei at high temperatures to form helium • Syn: ↑hydrogen bomb, ↑H bomb, ↑thermonuclear bomb • Hypernyms: ↑nuclear weapon, ↑atomic weapon, ↑bo …   Useful english dictionary

  • fusion bomb — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms fusion bomb : singular fusion bomb plural fusion bombs a hydrogen bomb …   English dictionary

  • fusion bomb — noun a bomb deriving its energy from nuclear fusion, especially a hydrogen bomb …   English new terms dictionary

  • fusion bomb — fu′sion bomb n. mil hydrogen bomb • Etymology: 1945–50 …   From formal English to slang

  • fusion bomb. — See hydrogen bomb. [1945 50] * * * …   Universalium

  • fusion bomb — noun (C) another word for a hydrogen bomb …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

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