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A-bomb

noun, verb, slang

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Noun
  1. 1
    Abbreviation of atomic bomb; a weapon that derives its energy from nuclear reactions and has enormous destructive power; in particular, those that rely on the uncontrolled explosive chain reaction of nuclear fission. abbreviation, alt-of, slang
  2. 2
    a nuclear weapon in which enormous energy is released by nuclear fission (splitting the nuclei of a heavy element like uranium 235 or plutonium 239) wordnet
Verb
  1. 1
    To bomb with an atom bomb. slang

Etymology

Etymology 1

Shortened form of atomic bomb.

Etymology 2

Shortened form of atomic bomb.

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