Thermonuclear
(adjective)
Relating to or utilizing nuclear reactions that are initiated by high temperatures.
Origin:
Derived from the greek words 'therme' meaning heat and 'nucleus' meaning center or core.
Examples:
- The country has been developing its own thermonuclear weapon for the past decade.
- The scientist was studying the principles of thermonuclear fusion.
- The rocket was powered by a small thermonuclear reactor.
- The company was awarded a contract to design a new thermonuclear power plant.
- The research center was dedicated to exploring the potential of thermonuclear energy.