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5. A-bomb
noun. a nuclear weapon in which enormous energy is released by nuclear fission (splitting the nuclei of a heavy element like uranium 235 or plutonium 239).
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6. bomb
noun. ['ˈbɑːm, ˈbɔm'] an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions.
Synonyms
- parcel bomb
- A-bomb
- weapons system
- cruise missile
- gravity bomb
- fusion bomb
- aerosol bomb
- package bomb
- general-purpose bomb
- car bomb
- munition
- anti-personnel bomb
- antipersonnel bomb
- incendiary bomb
- penetration bomb
- balloon bomb
- stench bomb
- weaponry
- thermobaric bomb
- fuel-air bomb
- E-bomb
- smoke grenade
- fission bomb
- firebomb
- chemical bomb
- depth charge
- cluster bomb
- implements of war
- gas shell
- plutonium bomb
- smoke bomb
- microwave bomb
- fragmentation bomb
- GP bomb
- time bomb
- grenade
- arms
- H-bomb
- pipe bomb
- smart bomb
- incendiary
- plastic bomb
- atom bomb
- infernal machine
- daisy cutter
- megaton bomb
- vacuum bomb
- volume-detonation bomb
- bomblet
- bombshell
- thermonuclear bomb
- stink bomb
- atomic bomb
- Fugo
- briefcase bomb
- depth bomb
- dumb bomb
- letter bomb
- remote-control bomb
- gas bomb
- hydrogen bomb
- explosive device
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Etymology
- bombe (French)
- bomba (Italian)
7. bomb
verb. ['ˈbɑːm, ˈbɔm'] throw bombs at or attack with bombs.
Synonyms
Etymology
- bombe (French)
- bomba (Italian)
8. bomb
noun. ['ˈbɑːm, ˈbɔm'] strong sealed vessel for measuring heat of combustion.
Synonyms
Etymology
- bombe (French)
- bomba (Italian)
10. bomb
noun. ['ˈbɑːm, ˈbɔm'] an event that fails badly or is totally ineffectual.
Antonyms
Etymology
- bombe (French)
- bomba (Italian)
Sentences with bomb-calorimeter
1. Noun Phrase
This kind of reaction would be impossible to study in a coffee-cup calorimeter and might not even be practical in a bomb calorimeter.
2. Noun Phrase
This kind of reaction would be impossible to study in a coffee-cup calorimeter; however, and might not even be practical in a bomb calorimeter.
3. Noun Phrase
Scientists and engineers that study biomass use the bomb calorimeter method to measure the heat released from combustion that is transferred to either air or water surrounding the container.
4. Noun Phrase
Individuals pursuing careers in a field that requires the use of bomb calorimetry must first become very familiar with the processes involved with using a bomb calorimeter.
