nuclear-powered submarine
Noun: A submarine that is propelled by nuclear power. This type of vessel uses a nuclear reactor to generate steam for turbines, providing propulsion and electrical power. Its key characteristic is the ability to operate submerged for extremely long periods without needing to surface for air or refueling.
The term "nuclear-powered submarine" is used to specify the method of propulsion, distinguishing it from diesel-electric or other types of submarines. It is a compound noun that functions as a single unit.
Examples: * The navy deployed a nuclear-powered submarine to patrol the deep ocean. * A nuclear-powered submarine can circumnavigate the globe without surfacing. * The development of the first nuclear-powered submarine was a major technological achievement.
- The term is often used in discussions of military strategy, naval engineering, and geopolitical power, emphasizing endurance and stealth capabilities.
- It can be part of longer nominal groups, e.g., "a fleet of ballistic missile-carrying nuclear-powered submarines."
- Nuclear submarine (noun): A common shortened form with identical meaning.
- SSN (noun): The US Navy hull classification symbol for a nuclear-powered attack submarine.
- SSBN (noun): The US Navy hull classification symbol for a nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine.
- Attack submarine (noun): A type of submarine, often nuclear-powered, designed for anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare.
- Boomer (noun, informal): Slang for a ballistic missile submarine, typically nuclear-powered.
- Atomic submarine (less common, but synonymous in technical contexts).
- Diesel-electric submarine (a submarine powered by diesel engines and electric batteries, requiring regular surfacing).
- Nuclear propulsion (noun phrase): The general method of propulsion used by such vessels.
- Reactor core (noun phrase): The central component of the submarine's nuclear power plant.
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a submarine that is propelled by nuclear power
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