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Thermonuclear

//ˌθɜɹ.moʊˈn(j)uk.li.əɹ// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of, or relating to the fusion of atomic nuclei at high temperatures. not-comparable

    "The first thermonuclear reaction was in a star; it was brought about by heat, as the description implies."

  2. 2
    Of, or relating to the use of atomic weapons based on such fusion, especially as distinguished from those based on fission. not-comparable

    "I can't believe you gave me, a ten-year-old boy, a thermonuclear device [...]"

Adjective
  1. 1
    using nuclear weapons based on fusion as distinguished from fission wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    A thermonuclear weapon.

    "China detonated her first thermonuclear in June 1967."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From thermo- + nuclear.

Etymology 2

From thermo- + nuclear.

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