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1. bomb
noun. ['ˈbɑːm, ˈbɔm'] an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions.
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- bomb (English)
- bombe (French)
- bomba (Italian)
4. A-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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5. H-bomb
noun. a nuclear weapon that releases atomic energy by union of light (hydrogen) nuclei at high temperatures to form helium.
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7. bomb
verb. ['ˈbɑːm, ˈbɔm'] throw bombs at or attack with bombs.
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- bomb (English)
- bombe (French)
- bomba (Italian)
8. bomb
noun. ['ˈbɑːm, ˈbɔm'] strong sealed vessel for measuring heat of combustion.
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- bomb (English)
- bombe (French)
- bomba (Italian)