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Thermonuclear

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adjective. Relating to or derived from the fusion of atomic nuclei at high temperatures.

adjective. Relating to or characterized by the use of weapons that employ nuclear fusion, especially as distinguished from those that employ only nuclear fission.

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adjective. Of, or relating to the fusion of atomic nuclei at high temperatures.

adjective. Of, or relating to the use of atomic weapons based on such fusion, especially as distinguished from those based on fission.

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adjective. using nuclear weapons based on fusion as distinguished from fission

Word Usage

"The facility also separates lithium-6 from natural lithium for use in thermonuclear weapons."

cross-reference

pycnonuclear

Equivalent

atomic nuclear

Rhyme

Words with the same terminal sound

mononuclear nuclear

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