thermonuclear

Meaning

Adj

1. (not-comparable) Of, or relating to the fusion of atomic nuclei at high temperatures.
2. (not-comparable) Of, or relating to the use of atomic weapons based on such fusion, especially as distinguished from those based on fission.

Noun

A thermonuclear weapon.

Synonyms

atomic

nuclear

nuclear thermal

Translations

termonucleare

thermonucléaire

termonuclear

θερμοπυρηνικός

termonükleer

thermokernförmig

termonuclear

thermonucleair

نووي حراري

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˌθɜː.məʊˈnjuːk.liː.ə/

Etymology

From thermo- + nuclear.