Definition of Thermonuclear in English :

Define Thermonuclear in English

Thermonuclear meaning in English

Meaning of Thermonuclear in English

Pronunciation of Thermonuclear in English

Thermonuclear pronunciation in English

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Thermonuclear

see synonyms of thermonuclear

Adjective

1. thermonuclear

using nuclear weapons based on fusion as distinguished from fission

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Thermonuclear

see synonyms of thermonuclear
adjective
1. 
involving nuclear fusion
a thermonuclear reaction
thermonuclear energy
2. 
involving thermonuclear weapons
a thermonuclear war

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Thermonuclear

see synonyms of thermonuclear
adjective Physics
1. 
designating or of a reaction in which isotopes of a light element, esp. hydrogen, fuse at temperatures of millions of degrees into heavier nuclei
2. 
designating, of, or employing the heat energy released in nuclear fusion
thermonuclear reactor

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Thermonuclear

see synonyms of thermonuclear
adj.
1. Relating to or derived from the fusion of atomic nuclei at high temperatures: thermonuclear reactions.
2. Relating to or characterized by the use of weapons that employ nuclear fusion such as hydrogen bombs, especially as distinguished from those that employ only nuclear fission: thermonuclear war.

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