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nuclear weapon

/ˈnjuːkliər ˈwepən/

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/ˈnjuːkliər ˈwepən/C1formaltechnical
  • ruМощное взрывное устройство, которое получает свою разрушительную силу от ядерных реакций, либо деления, либо комбинации деления и синтеза.

A powerful explosive device that derives its destructive force from nuclear reactions, either fission or a combination of fission and fusion.

  1. Explosive device using nuclear reactionsB2formal

    A weapon that derives its destructive force from nuclear fission or fusion reactions, causing massive explosions and radiation.

    ruЯдерное оружие

    • The treaty aims to reduce the number of nuclear weapons worldwide.
    • The first nuclear weapon was tested in 1945.
    • Many countries have pledged not to develop nuclear weapons.