Synonyms

nuclear bomb

British

noun

a bomb whose force is due to uncontrolled nuclear fusion or nuclear fission

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nuclear bomb

In 1949, the government confirmed that the Soviet Union had tested a nuclear bomb.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026

There is no indication that the Saudis will use this as a first step towards building a nuclear bomb.

From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026

The president remains adamant that Iran can’t have a pathway to a nuclear bomb, but much will depend on nuclear negotiations that are expected to begin soon.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026

I don’t think they fully grasp how severe even one nuclear bomb being dropped would be.

From Salon ● Jun. 15, 2026

“What if German scientists succeed in making a nuclear bomb before we even investigate possibilities?”

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

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