atomic blast

noun

Meaning

A massive explosion caused by a nuclear weapon.

Examples

The city was destroyed by the atomic blast.
Scientists are still studying the long-term effects of the atomic blast.

Synonyms: nuclear explosion, nuke, thermonuclear detonation

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atomic blast

noun

Pronunciation: əˈtɒmɪk blɑːst

Definition

A massive explosion caused by a nuclear weapon.

Examples

The city was destroyed by the atomic blast.
Scientists are still studying the long-term effects of the atomic blast.

How to Use atomic blast

atomic blast (collocation): The event of a nuclear explosion. — "The city was leveled by the atomic blast."

Synonyms of atomic blast

Words with a similar meaning to atomic blast:

nuclear explosion
nuke
thermonuclear detonation

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