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Noun: H-bomb  'eych,bóm
  1. A nuclear weapon that releases atomic energy by union of light (hydrogen) nuclei at high temperatures to form helium
    - hydrogen bomb, fusion bomb, thermonuclear bomb

Derived forms: H-bombs

Type of: atomic weapon, bomb, nuclear weapon

Encyclopedia: H-bomb