CEFR C1

thermonuclear detonation

noun phrase

Meaning

The explosive release of energy from a nuclear reaction that involves the fusion of atomic nuclei, typically used in weapons.

Examples

  • The country's successful thermonuclear detonation marked a new era in military technology.
  • Scientists are still studying the long-term environmental effects of the thermonuclear detonation.

Synonyms: hydrogen bomb explosion, nuclear blast, atomic bomb detonation, fusion bomb test