thermonuclear

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Pronunciation

/ˌθɜː.məʊˈnjuːk.liː.ə/(UK)

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/ˌθɜː.məʊˈnjuːk.liː.ə/(UK) · /ˌθɜɹ.moʊˈn(j)uk.li.əɹ/(US)

Definition of thermonuclear

3 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

adj

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

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

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adj

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

“The first thermonuclear reaction was in a star; it was brought about by heat, as the description implies.”
(not-comparable)Of, or relating to the use of atomic weapons based on such fusion, especially as distinguished from those based on fission.

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

noun

A thermonuclear weapon.

“China detonated her first thermonuclear in June 1967.”

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From thermo- + nuclear.

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