noun
neutron bomb
A nuclear weapon designed to release a large amount of neutron radiation while minimizing blast and heat damage, intended to kill living organisms but leave structures intact.
中性子爆弾は、建物を破壊せずに人だけを殺傷できるとされる。
The neutron bomb is said to be able to kill people without destroying buildings.
原子爆弾 (atomic bomb) relies on nuclear fission for explosive power, while 中性子爆弾 is a specialized type of nuclear weapon that emphasizes neutron radiation over blast.
水素爆弾 (hydrogen bomb) uses nuclear fusion for a much larger explosion, whereas 中性子爆弾 is a smaller fusion device designed to maximize radiation.
Compound of 中性子 (neutron) + 爆弾 (bomb), a direct translation of the English term 'neutron bomb'.