atomic warhead

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Noun atomic warhead has 1 sense

atomic warhead, nuclear warhead, thermonuclear warhead, nuke - the warhead of a missile designed to deliver an atom bomb
--₁ is a kind of warhead, payload, load
--₁ is a part of nuclear weapon

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Atomic Warhead

Definition: An atomic warhead refers to a nuclear weapon that is intended to be carried by a missile or other delivery system. It is designed to unleash a powerful explosion by means of nuclear fission or fusion.

Senses:

Noun: a weapon containing a nuclear payload
Noun: the explosive component of a nuclear weapon

Sample Sentences:

The country's military possesses an arsenal of atomic warheads capable of causing mass destruction.
The atomic warhead was securely loaded onto the missile, ready for launch.
We need to ensure the proper disposal of decommissioned atomic warheads to prevent any potential risks.

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