neutron bombnoun [ C ]
uk/ˈnjuː.trɒn ˌbɒm/us/ˈnuː.trɑːn ˌbɑːm/a type of nuclear weapon that is used across short distances, designed to kill people rather than destroy buildings or vehicles:
Neutron bombs release lethal radiation instead of exploding with a lot of heat and wind.
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