neutron bomb

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

An atomic bomb that produces a greater amount of neutrons, and a lesser amount of blast; the intention being to create equal lethal neutron radiation and blast radii which increases the effectiveness of the weapon against armour while reducing collateral damage.

Equivalents

Españolbomba de neutrones

Françaisbombe à neutrons

DeutschNeutronenbombe

9 more languages

العربيةقُنْبُلَة نْيُوتْرُونِيَّة

Suomineutronipommi

日本語中性子爆弾

한국어중성자 폭탄

Nederlandsneutronenbom

Portuguêsbomba de neutrões bomba de nêutron bomba de nêutrons

Русскийнейтро́нная бо́мба

Svenskaneutronbomb

Türkçenötron bombası

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See all B2 English words →

See also

neutron capture neutron cross section neutron diffraction neutron drip line neutron emission neutron flux

Know this word better than we do? Language is a living thing — help us keep it growing. Collaborate with Babel Free