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Atomic Bomb A weapon of mass destruction powered by the fission of the nuclei of heavy atoms—e.g., plutonium-239 or uranium-235—which follows bombardment of the fuel with neutrons, resulting in a chain reaction and release of pressure, heat, light, and radiation
atomic bomb explosion of a nuclear device. atomic bomb injury see radiation injury. atomic bomb fallout subsequent to the explosion of an atomic device is the gradual return to earth of radioactive dust. atomic bomb irradiation irradiation of animal tissues by any means, therapeutic, accidental, atomic bomb blast. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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