kärnvapen — meaning in English
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English meaning
- nuclear adj Relating to the nucleus of an atom, or to energy released by splitting or joining atomic nuclei.
Senses
kärnvapen is used for these senses in English:
- nuclear Relating to a weapon that derives its force from rapid release of energy through nuclear reactions. [from 20th c.]
- nuclear weapon A weapon that derives its energy from the nuclear reactions of either fission or fusion.
nuclear — full definition
- adj Relating to the nucleus of an atom, or to energy released by splitting or joining atomic nuclei.
- adj Relating to weapons that use nuclear reactions to cause massive destruction.