atomic bomb
The "atomic bomb" was first developed during World War II and has only been used in warfare twice, on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945.
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Definition
B2Military
(technical)A weapon that releases a massive amount of energy through nuclear fission, causing a powerful explosion.
Example
- The atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima caused unprecedented destruction.
B2Colloquial
(informal)The possession or capability to launch a nuclear attack.
Example
- During the Cold War, the threat of the atomic bomb loomed large.
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