Atompilz

derNoun

mushroom cloud

English translations

  1. 01

    atomic mushroom

  2. 02

    mushroom cloud

Word details

German meaning
Die pilzförmige Wolke, die bei einer Atomexplosion entsteht.
English meaning
Mushroom cloud
Synonym
Kernpilz
German example
Nach der Explosion war ein riesiger Atompilz zu sehen.
English example
After the explosion, a huge mushroom cloud could be seen.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Atompilz
Plural Form
die Atompilze

Example sentences with “Atompilz”

  1. Die Explosion erzeugte einen riesigen Atompilz. (The explosion created a huge mushroom cloud.)

Frequently asked questions

Why is it called 'Atompilz'?

It is a compound of 'Atom' and 'Pilz' (mushroom), describing the shape of the nuclear cloud.