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English word origin

Etymology of A-bomb

Shortened form of atomic bomb.

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Unnumbered source etymology

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noun

Abbreviation of atomic bomb; a weapon that derives its energy from nuclear reactions and has enormous destructive power; in particular, those that rely on the uncontrolled explosive chain reaction of nuclear fission.

verb

To bomb with an atom bomb.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Shortened form of atomic bomb.

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