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a-våpen

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See also: A-våpen

Norwegian Bokmål

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Etymology

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From a- (short form of atom-) +‎ våpen.

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Noun

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a-våpen n (definite singular a-våpenet, indefinite plural a-våpen, definite plural a-våpna or a-våpnene)

  1. a nuclear weapon (a weapon that derives its energy from the nuclear reactions of either fission or fusion)
    Synonyms: atomvåpen, kjernevåpen
    • 1957, Farmand, page 10:
      styrke sitt forsvar med A-våben
      strengthen one's defenses with nuclear weapons
    • 1958, Morgenbladet, page 1:
      britene bruker a-våpen hvis Sovjet angriper
      the British use atomic weapons if the Soviets attack

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