atomic explosion; nuclear explosion
Refers to the explosion of an atomic or nuclear device. Often used in technical, historical, or news contexts.
Atomic explosion tests are monitored internationally.
The area was contaminated for a long time due to the atomic explosion.
核爆発 is a broader term for any nuclear explosion, while 原子爆発 specifically emphasizes the atomic (fission) aspect, though in practice they are often interchangeable.
原爆 is the common abbreviation for 'atomic bomb', while 原子爆発 refers to the explosion event itself.
Compound of 原子 (atom) and 爆発 (explosion). A straightforward technical term formed from Sino-Japanese elements.