Nuclear Weapons Terminology

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H bomb mushroom cloud

H bomb

noun a type of nuclear weapon that releases energy through nuclear fusion

  • The development of the H bomb marked a significant advancement in nuclear technology.
  • They say the H bomb is way more powerful than the regular atomic bomb.
  • Dude, did you hear about that country testing the H bomb? Crazy stuff.
  • Her words were like an emotional H bomb, causing chaos in the room.

mushroom cloud

noun a type of cloud that resembles the shape of a mushroom, often associated with nuclear explosions

  • The explosion created a massive mushroom cloud visible from miles away.
  • Dude, did you see that mushroom cloud after the bomb went off?
  • That mushroom cloud was lit, bro!
  • Her anger rose like a mushroom cloud, engulfing everything in its path.