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nuclear weapon
[ noo-klee-er wep-uhn, nyoo- ]
noun
- an explosive device whose destructive potential derives from the release of energy that accompanies the splitting or combining of atomic nuclei.
nuclear weapon
- A weapon whose destructive power comes from nuclear energy; an atomic bomb or a hydrogen bomb.
nuclear weapon
- Any weapon that employs a nuclear reaction for its explosive power. Nuclear weapons include ballistic missiles, bombs ( see atomic bomb (see also atomic bomb ) and hydrogen bomb ), artillery rounds, and mines.
Pronunciation Note
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of nuclear weapon1
Example Sentences
The NPT lets countries use non-military nuclear technology - such as for medicine, agriculture and energy - but does not permit the development of nuclear weapons.
Trump disclosed the upcoming talks during a visit to the White House on Monday by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who said on Tuesday that both leaders had agreed "Iran will not have nuclear weapons".
What they have to negotiate remains unspoken since Trump – like other presidents before him – believes Iran shouldn’t have a nuclear weapon.
The issue remains the same as it was then: what can stop Iran seeking a nuclear weapon?
It said he wanted a deal to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and to avert possible military strikes by the US and Israel.
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