nuclear explosion
ˈnukliər ɪkˈsploʊʒən
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Definition of nuclear explosion - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
weaponTECH.explosion from a nuclear bombTECH.
  • The nuclear explosion devastated the entire city.
atomic explosion
2.
scienceTECH.explosion from nuclear reactionsTECH.
  • Scientists studied the nuclear explosion in the lab.
atomic explosion
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Images of nuclear explosion

  • nuclear explosion: explosion from nuclear reactions
    explosion from nuclear reactions

Expressions with nuclear

go nuclearv.
become enraged with an angry outburst
He might go nuclear if he hears the news.
nuclear optionn.
extreme measure considered as a last resort
The board considered the nuclear option to resolve the ongoing crisis..
nuclear umbrellan.
protection by a nuclear-armed state for its allies
The country relies on the nuclear umbrella of its ally.
nuclear thresholdn.
point where nuclear weapons might be used
The conflict reached the nuclear threshold.
nuclear warn.
war using nuclear weapons
The threat of nuclear war loomed during the Cold War.
nuclear bombn.
weapon using nuclear reactions for explosion
The country tested a nuclear bomb last year.

Expressions with explosion

information explosionn.
rapid increase in available information or data
The information explosion challenges our ability to process data.
explosion of laughtern.
sudden loud burst of laughter
The comedian's joke caused an explosion of laughter in the audience.
population explosionn.
rapid increase in population size
The city faced challenges due to the population explosion.
explosion of colorn.
vibrant and varied mix of colors
The artist's painting was an explosion of color.
atomic explosionn.
sudden and powerful impact like a nuclear blast
The news hit the community like an atomic explosion.
price explosionn.
sudden and large increase in the cost of things
The country suffered a price explosion after the crisis.
controlled explosionn.
deliberate blast set off safely, often for tactical reasons
The bomb squad performed a controlled explosion on the package.
bacon explosionn.
dish made of bacon and sausage
The bacon explosion was a hit at the barbecue.
explosion-proofadj.
made to resist or contain an explosion
This explosion-proof container keeps chemicals safe.
gas explosionn.
sudden violent burst caused by burning or rapidly expanding gas
The gas explosion shattered windows across the entire street.

Terms related to nuclear explosion

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nucleatenucleationnucleusblastburstdetonationdischargeeruptionexplosionignitionoutburstatomic bomb

Terms with nuclear explosion included in their meaning

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falloutn.
nuclear aftermath
radioactive particles from a nuclear explosion
nuclear bombn.
mass destruction
weapon using nuclear reactions for explosion
atomic explosionn.
nuclear bomb
explosion caused by a nuclear reaction
mushroom cloudn.
nuclear
large cloud shaped like a mushroom from a nuclear explosion
yieldn.
explosive energy
energy released by a nuclear explosion
atomic mushroomn.
nuclear
cloud shape formed after a nuclear explosion
hydrogen bombn.
weapons
nuclear weapon using hydrogen fusion for explosion
radioactive falloutn.
nuclear
residual radioactive material from a nuclear explosion

Examples of nuclear explosion in a sentence

  • The treaty aims to prevent any nuclear explosion tests.
  • The documentary featured a nuclear explosion from the Cold War era.
  • A nuclear explosion was simulated for the safety drill.

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  1. French:explosion nucléaire, ...
  2. German:nukleare Explosion, Kernexplosion, ...
  3. Italian:esplosione nucleare, detonazione nucleare, ...
  4. Spanish:explosión nuclear, ...
  5. Portuguese:explosão nuclear, detonação nuclear, ...
  6. Chinese:核爆炸, ...
  7. Japanese:核爆発, ...
  8. Arabic:اِنْفِجَار نَوَوِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:פִּיצּוּץ גַּרְעִינִי, פְּצָצָה גַּרְעִינִית, ...
  10. Russian:ядерный взрыв, атомный взрыв, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ядерний вибух, ...
  12. Hindi:परमाणु विस्फोट, विज्ञान विस्फोट, ...

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