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A "nuke" is slang for a nuclear weapon, a devastating device using atomic reactions (fission or fusion) for massive energy release, creating intense heat, blast waves, and radiation, capable of destroying cities and causing widespread fallout, though it can also refer to older internet attacks or Navy personnel. Nuclear Weapons (Primary Meaning) How They Work: They harness the immense energy from splitting (fission) or merging (fusion) atomic nuclei, releasing energy far beyond conventional explosives. Effects: A nuclear explosion creates a fireball, a destructive blast wave, blinding light, searing heat, and dangerous radioactive fallout that spreads far from the blast site. Delivery: Can be delivered via missiles (land, sea, air) or dropped as bombs. Impact: Capable of causing mass destruction, firestorms, and long-term environmental and health damage, as seen in the WWII bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Other Meanings Cyber Attacks: Historically, "Nuke" (like WinNuke) referred to older denial-of-service attacks that crashed vulnerable computers by sending corrupted data. Military Slang: A nickname for US Navy sailors who operate nuclear power plants. Colloquial: Can refer to microwave ovens or even a type of honeybee colony.