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nuclear winter

/ˈnjuːkliər ˈwɪntər/

Traducción: Fenómeno climático teórico que se produciría tras una guerra nuclear a gran escala, cuando enormes cantidades de humo, hollín y polvo se liberan a la atmósfera, bloqueando la luz solar y provocando un período prolongado de frío extremo y oscuridad.

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/ˈnjuːkliər ˈwɪntər/C1formalscientific
  • esFenómeno climático teórico que se produciría tras una guerra nuclear a gran escala, cuando enormes cantidades de humo, hollín y polvo se liberan a la atmósfera, bloqueando la luz solar y provocando un período prolongado de frío extremo y oscuridad.

A theoretical climatic phenomenon predicted to occur after a large-scale nuclear war, where massive amounts of smoke, soot, and dust are thrown into the atmosphere, blocking sunlight and causing a prolonged period of extreme cold and darkness.

  1. Climatic effect of nuclear warC1formal

    A theoretical period of severe global cooling and darkness predicted to occur after a large-scale nuclear war, caused by massive amounts of smoke and dust blocking sunlight.

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    • Scientists modeled the effects of a nuclear winter after a major conflict.
    • The concept of nuclear winter emerged during the Cold War.
    • A nuclear winter could lead to widespread crop failure and famine.