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atomic bomb
An extremely destructive weapon whose explosive force comes from the release of energy from nuclear reactions (nuclear fission or nuclear fusion).
Die erste Atombombe wurde 1945 im Zweiten Weltkrieg eingesetzt.
The first atomic bomb was used in World War II in 1945.
'Atombombe' (atomic bomb) is a compound noun made from 'das Atom' (the atom) and 'die Bombe' (the bomb). So its meaning is literally a bomb that works with atomic energy.
Die Entwicklung der Atombombe veränderte die Kriegsführung für immer.
The development of the atomic bomb changed warfare forever.
The component 'Atom-' (atomic/nuclear) appears in many words that have to do with nuclear energy. Examples are 'die Atomkraft' (nuclear power), 'das Atomkraftwerk' (nuclear power plant), or 'die Atomwaffen' (nuclear weapons).
Die Diskussion über Atomenergie ist in Deutschland sehr politisch.
The discussion about nuclear energy is very political in Germany.
Common verbs in connection with 'Atombombe' (atomic bomb) are 'eine Atombombe entwickeln' (to develop an atomic bomb), 'eine Atombombe zünden' (to detonate an atomic bomb), or 'eine Atombombe abwerfen' (to drop an atomic bomb).
Mehrere Länder haben in der Vergangenheit Atombomben getestet und gezündet.
Several countries have tested and detonated atomic bombs in the past.
