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View synonyms for nuclear warhead

nuclear warhead

[ noo-klee-er wawr-hed, nyoo- ]

noun

  1. a warhead containing a fission or fusion bomb.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of nuclear warhead1

First recorded in 1950–55
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Example Sentences

Developing a nuclear warhead for their ballistic missiles might be on their agenda.

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And there are concerns that if Iran can ride out an attack it will go for broke to produce a nuclear warhead for its missiles.

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In a report published last year, the Pentagon estimated that China has more than 500 operational nuclear warheads in its arsenal, of which approximately 350 are ICBMs.

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Enriched uranium is essential in the manufacturing of nuclear warheads.

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And earlier in June, Pyongyang claimed to have test-fired an advanced nuclear warhead missile.

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