adj
thermonuclear
thur-moh-NYOOK-lee-uh
Thermonuclear (adj) means relating to nuclear reactions, especially fusion, that occur at extremely high temperatures. Example: “A thermonuclear bomb is far more powerful than an atomic bomb.”
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Relating to nuclear reactions, especially fusion, that occur at extremely high temperatures.
"The first thermonuclear reaction was in a star; it was brought about by heat, as the description implies."
— , Chances Of Power Station Use For Hydrogen Bomb (1956)
"A thermonuclear bomb is far more powerful than an atomic bomb."
How to use thermonuclear
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes powerful nuclear reactions or weapons based on fusion, driven by intense heat.
Common pairings
thermonuclear weapon
thermonuclear war
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Word forms
- Plural
- thermonuclears
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Etymology
From thermo- ("heat") plus nuclear.
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What does “thermonuclear” mean?
The word “thermonuclear” means relating to nuclear reactions, especially fusion, that occur at extremely high temperatures. In plain terms, describes powerful nuclear reactions or weapons based on fusion, driven by intense heat.
How do you pronounce “thermonuclear”?
“Thermonuclear” is pronounced thur-moh-NYOOK-lee-uh (/ˌθɜɹ.moʊˈn(j)uk.li.əɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “thermonuclear” in a sentence?
Here is “thermonuclear” used in a sentence: “A thermonuclear bomb is far more powerful than an atomic bomb.”
What part of speech is “thermonuclear”?
“Thermonuclear” is an adjective.
