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)
attack with a hydrogen bomb
a solid silvery grey radioactive transuranic element whose atoms can be split when bombarded with neutrons; found in minute quantities in uranium ores but is usually synthesized in nuclear reactors; 13 isotopes are known with the most important being plutonium 239
an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions
throw bombs at or attack with bombs
strong sealed vessel for measuring heat of combustion
