CEFR B2

nuclear explosion

noun phrase

Meaning

A sudden and violent release of energy from the nucleus of an atom, typically causing immense destruction.

Examples

The test of the new weapon resulted in a massive nuclear explosion.
Scientists warned about the catastrophic consequences of a nuclear explosion.

Synonyms: atomic bomb, thermonuclear detonation, blast, cataclysm

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nuclear explosion (B2)

noun phrase

Pronunciation: ˈnuːkliər ɪkˈspləʊʒən

Definition

A sudden and violent release of energy from the nucleus of an atom, typically causing immense destruction.

Examples

The test of the new weapon resulted in a massive nuclear explosion.
Scientists warned about the catastrophic consequences of a nuclear explosion.
The city was devastated by the nuclear explosion during the war.

Synonyms of nuclear explosion

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