A-bomb

/'ei'bɔm/
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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • An atomic bomb; a nuclear weapon: A weapon of mass destruction that derives its explosive force from nuclear fission, specifically the splitting of heavy atomic nuclei like uranium-235 or plutonium-239, releasing an enormous amount of energy.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The first a-bomb was detonated in 1945.
    • The treaty aimed to limit the proliferation of a-bombs.
    • Scientists studied the devastating effects of the a-bomb.
Advanced Usage
  • "To drop an a-bomb": To deploy an atomic bomb from an aircraft.
    • The decision to drop an a-bomb was historically momentous.
  • "A-bomb test": A trial detonation of an atomic bomb.
    • The a-bomb test was conducted in a remote desert area.
Variants and Related Words
  • Atomic bomb (n): The full, formal term for an a-bomb.
    • "Atomic bomb" is synonymous with "a-bomb."
  • Nuclear weapon (n): A broader category that includes a-bombs (fission weapons) and hydrogen bombs (fusion weapons).
    • An a-bomb is one type of nuclear weapon.
  • Fission bomb (n): A technical term describing the nuclear process (fission) used in an a-bomb.
    • A fission bomb is another name for an a-bomb.
Synonyms
  • Atom bomb: An alternative common name.
  • Nuclear bomb: A general synonym, though it can encompass more advanced designs.
Related Phrases
  • A-bomb survivor: A person who lived through an atomic bombing.
    • A-bomb survivors are known as "hibakusha" in Japanese.
  • A-bomb dome: A specific historical landmark, the Hiroshima Peace Memorial.
    • The A-bomb Dome in Hiroshima is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Noun
  1. 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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