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1. atom_bomb
noun. 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).
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4. atom
noun. ['ˈætəm'] (physics and chemistry) the smallest component of an element having the chemical properties of the element.
Etymology
- atom (English)
- atome (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- atomus (Latin)
5. bomb
noun. ['ˈbɑːm, ˈbɔm'] an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions.
Etymology
- bomb (English)
- bombe (French)
- bomba (Italian)
6. bomb
verb. ['ˈbɑːm, ˈbɔm'] throw bombs at or attack with bombs.
Synonyms
Etymology
- bomb (English)
- bombe (French)
- bomba (Italian)
7. bomb
noun. ['ˈbɑːm, ˈbɔm'] strong sealed vessel for measuring heat of combustion.
Synonyms
Etymology
- bomb (English)
- bombe (French)
- bomba (Italian)
8. atom
noun. ['ˈætəm'] (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything.
Synonyms
Etymology
- atom (English)
- atome (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- atomus (Latin)