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noun
An atomic bomb that uses nuclear fusion as a source of energy; a hydrogen bomb
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
a nuclear weapon that releases atomic energy by union of light (hydrogen) nuclei at high temperatures to form helium
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: hydrogen bomb, H-bomb, thermonuclear bomb
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: bomb, nuclear weapon, atomic weapon
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