hydrogen-bomb
verb
Simple meaning
A nuclear weapon that releases atomic energy by union of light nuclei at high temperatures to form helium.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈhaɪdɹədʒənˈbɑm
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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verb
Attack with a hydrogen bomb
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This meaning: Attack with a hydrogen bomb
Used this way, hydrogen-bomb is a reasonably familiar word with a faintly unfavourable edge. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Slightly negative
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Critical or judgemental
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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