THERMONUCLEAR

thermonuclear

(adjective) using nuclear weapons based on fusion as distinguished from fission

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

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.

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

10 June 2025

COMMUNICATIONS

(noun) the discipline that studies the principles of transmiting information and the methods by which it is delivered (as print or radio or television etc.); “communications is his major field of study”


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Coffee Trivia

International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.

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