nuclear summer

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A period, hypothesized to follow a nuclear winter, in which surface temperatures rise to a dangerous degree because of the release of carbon dioxide and methane from decayed organic matter.

Equivalents

CEFR level

B2

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

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See also

nuclear terrorism nuclear test nuclear testing nuclear triad nuclear umbrella nuclear war

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