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nuking


Meanings
  • verb

    The act of detonating or exploding nuclear weapons.

    - "During World War II, the United States dropped atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, resulting in massive destruction and loss of life."
    - "The test of the hydrogen bomb was a major step forward in the arms race between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War."

Synonyms

annihilate , devastate , obliterate
Variants
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nuke , nuked , nukes , nuking
Etymology
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Nuking is derived from the term 'nuclear', which refers to the unstable atomic nucleus and the energy released during nuclear reactions.


Trivia
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  1. The first successful test of an atomic bomb was conducted on July 16, 1945, in Alamogordo, New Mexico.

  2. The largest nuclear weapon ever detonated was the Tsar Bomba, which had a yield of approximately 50 megatons.

  3. The nuclear disaster at Chernobyl in 1986 released an estimated 400 times more radioactive material than the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima.


Related Concepts
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  1. Nuclear weapons: Nuclear weapons are devices that derive their destructive force from the nuclear reactions that occur when atomic nuclei are split or fused.

  2. Nuclear power: Nuclear power is the energy generated from the controlled nuclear reactions in nuclear reactors, which is used to produce electricity.


Culture
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Nuking has significant cultural and historical significance due to its association with nuclear weapons and their devastating effects. It has been the subject of numerous books, films, and documentaries, as well as political debates and discussions on disarmament and non-proliferation.

How to Memorize "nuking"

  1. visualize

    - To visualize nuking, imagine a large explosion with a bright flash of light, a mushroom cloud, and the destructive force of the blast wave.

  2. associate

    - To associate nuking, think of the destructive power of nuclear weapons and the devastating effects they can have on people and the environment.

  3. mnemonics

    - To remember the meaning of nuking, use the mnemonic 'Nukes = Nuclear Uncontrollable Kills and Explodes'.


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