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neutron bomb

/ˈnjuːtrɒn bɒm/

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/ˈnjuːtrɒn bɒm/C1formalscientific
  • ruТип ядерного оружия, предназначенный для высвобождения большого количества смертоносной радиации при относительно минимальных разрушениях зданий и инфраструктуры от ударной волны, предназначенный для уничтожения людей при сохранении построек.

A type of nuclear weapon designed to release a large amount of lethal radiation while causing relatively minimal blast damage to buildings and infrastructure, intended to kill people while preserving structures.

  1. C1formal

    A type of nuclear weapon designed to release a large amount of lethal radiation while causing relatively less blast damage and long-term fallout compared to other nuclear bombs.

    ruЯдерное оружие

    • The neutron bomb is designed to kill personnel while preserving infrastructure.
    • During the Cold War, the development of the neutron bomb was highly controversial.
    • Military strategists debated the tactical use of the neutron bomb on the battlefield.