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21Atomic nucleus — A figurative depiction of the helium 4 atom with the electron cloud in shades of gray. In the nucleus, the two protons and two neutrons are depicted in red and blue. This depiction shows the particles as separate, whereas in an actual helium atom …
22atomic bomb — Nuclear weapon Nu cle*ar wea pon, n. A weapon of great explosive power, such as an {atomic bomb} or a {hydrogen bomb}, which depends for most of its explosive power on the release of energy from within atomic nuclei by a nuclear reaction. A… …
23weapon — n. 1) to load a weapon 2) to fire a weapon 3) to brandish; carry; draw; handle a weapon 4) to calibrate; zero in a weapon 5) to lay down, throw down one s weapons 6) a concealed; deadly weapon 7) automatic; defensive; heavy; light; offensive;… …
24Atomic bomb — The atomic bomb was a weapon made using enriched uranium, which on detonation caused a chain nuclear reaction involving the fission of atomic particles. Development of the atomic bomb in the United States began after Albert Einstein wrote to… …
25Atomic Energy Act — The Atomic Energy Act may refer to a number of different laws around the world, usually meant to govern nuclear power and/or nuclear weapons production. In the United States, there are two federal laws known by the name: *United States Atomic… …
26Weapon — For other uses, see Weapon (disambiguation). See military technology and equipment for a comprehensive list of weapons and doctrines. Warfare Military history Eras …
27Atomic — An atom is the smallest particle of a chemical element that retains its chemical properties.In music: * Atomic (band), a Norwegian jazz quintet * Atomic (album), an album by Lit * Atomic (song), a song by Blondie * Atomic , a song by Tiger Army… …
28Atomic Weapons Establishment — Location map|Berkshire label = lat = 51.362778 long = 1.139444 caption = Map showing the location of the Atomic Weapons Establishment at grid reference gbmapscaled|SU600630|25|SU600630 float = right background= white width = 175: For the World… …
29weapon — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ deadly, lethal, potent, powerful ▪ He was charged with assault with a deadly weapon. ▪ non lethal ▪ dangerous …
30weapon of mass destruction — ▪ weaponry weapon with the capacity to inflict death and destruction on such a massive scale and so indiscriminately that its very presence in the hands of a hostile power can be considered a grievous threat. Modern weapons of mass… …
