thermonuclear

== English == === Alternative forms === thermo-nuclear === Etymology === From thermo- +‎ nuclear. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˌθɜː.məʊˈnjuːk.liː.ə/ (US) IPA(key): /ˌθɜɹ.moʊˈn(j)uk.li.əɹ/ === Adjective === thermonuclear (not comparable) Of, or relating to the fusion of atomic nuclei at high temperatures. Of, or relating to the use of atomic weapons based on such fusion, especially as distinguished from those based on fission. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Noun === thermonuclear (plural thermonuclears) (military) A thermonuclear weapon. ==== Synonyms ==== hydrogen bomb H-bomb === See also === pycnonuclear === Further reading === thermonuclear on Wikipedia.Wikipedia