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fireball

[fahyuhr-bawl] / ˈfaɪərˌbɔl /










NOUN
grenade
Synonyms


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To investigate these processes, the team used a plasma flow reactor designed to mimic part of the environment inside a nuclear fireball.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

When it does, the agency expects to lose communication for about six minutes as the Orion capsule holding the astronauts is enveloped in a fireball.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

"We've still got two more days, and riding a fireball through the atmosphere is profound as well."

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Moments later, a bright yellow fireball erupts on the sports hall.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

A blue fireball shoots out of his candle, and he still doesn’t look away.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day




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