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Thermonuclear vs Nonthermonuclear - What's the difference?

thermonuclear | nonthermonuclear |

As adjectives the difference between thermonuclear and nonthermonuclear

is that thermonuclear is of, or relating to the fusion of atomic nuclei at high temperatures while nonthermonuclear is not thermonuclear.

thermonuclear

Adjective

(-)
  • Of, or relating to the fusion of atomic nuclei at high temperatures.
  • Of, or relating to the use of atomic weapons based on such fusion, especially as distinguished from those based on fission.
  • Quotations

    * The first thermonuclear reaction was in a star; it was brought about by heat, as the description implies. .

    See also

    * pycnonuclear

    nonthermonuclear

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Not thermonuclear.