nuclear warhead

• Type d'ogive qui tire sa puissance destructrice de réactions nucléaires, par fission ou fusion, et qui est généralement livrée par un missile ou un avion.

A type of explosive warhead that derives its destructive power from nuclear reactions, either fission or fusion, and is typically delivered by a missile or aircraft.

1. Explosive deviceC1formal

   The part of a missile or bomb that contains a nuclear explosive, designed to cause a massive explosion.

   ogive nucléaire

   • The country successfully tested a new nuclear warhead.
   • Treaties aim to limit the number of nuclear warheads worldwide.
   • A single nuclear warhead can destroy an entire city.