What is another word for explosive driven by nuclear energies?
Pronunciation: [ɛksplˈə͡ʊsɪv dɹˈɪvən ba͡ɪ njˈuːkli͡əɹ ˈɛnəd͡ʒɪz] (IPA) 
An explosive driven by nuclear energies can also be referred to as a nuclear bomb, atomic bomb, or thermonuclear bomb. These terms all describe a devastating weapon that uses the energy released by nuclear reactions to produce a massive explosion. Other synonyms for this type of explosive could include a nuclear device, nuclear missile, or hydrogen bomb. The destructive power of such devices is immeasurable, and their use in warfare has been the subject of great controversy and concern since their invention during World War II. Despite efforts to reduce the numbers of nuclear weapons globally, the threat of their use remains a very real concern.
