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H–bomb

noun \ˈāch-ˌbäm\

Definition of H-BOMB

: hydrogen bomb

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First Known Use of H-BOMB

1950

H-BOMB Defined for Kids

H–bomb

noun \ˈāch-ˌbäm\

Definition of H-BOMB for Kids

: hydrogen bomb

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