mushroom cloud

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Noun mushroom cloud has 1 sense

mushroom, mushroom cloud, mushroom-shaped cloud - a large cloud of rubble and dust shaped like a mushroom and rising into the sky after an explosion (especially of a nuclear bomb)
--₁ is a kind of cloud

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Mushroom Cloud

Description:

A mushroom cloud refers to the distinctive shape of a large cloud that forms after an explosion, particularly a nuclear one. It resembles the shape of a mushroom, with a billowing, bulbous top and a long, thin stem.

Senses:

1. Noun - Nuclear Explosion

The mushroom cloud is an iconic visual representation of a nuclear explosion, marked by its towering height and distinctive shape.

Example sentence: The detonation of the atomic bomb created a massive mushroom cloud that could be seen for miles.

2. Noun - Eruption

In the context of volcanic eruptions, a mushroom cloud may be formed when a significant amount of ash, gases, and debris is expelled into the atmosphere.

Example sentence: The volcanic eruption produced a massive mushroom cloud, causing darkness to envelop the surrounding area.

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