nuclear capability
ˈnuːkliər ˌkeɪpəˈbɪlɪti
nuclear capabilities
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Definition of nuclear capability - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
technologyTECH.potential to use nuclear technology for energyTECH.
  • Nuclear capability can help reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
2.
military powerTECH.ability of a nation to develop and deploy nuclear weaponsTECH.
  • The country's nuclear capability has become a central issue in international relations.
nuclear power
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Expressions with nuclear

go nuclearv.
become enraged with an angry outburst
He might go nuclear if he hears the news.
nuclear optionn.
extreme measure considered as a last resort
The board considered the nuclear option to resolve the ongoing crisis.
nuclear umbrellan.
protection by a nuclear-armed state for its allies
The country relies on the nuclear umbrella of its ally.
nuclear thresholdn.
point where nuclear weapons might be used
The conflict reached the nuclear threshold.
nuclear warn.
war using nuclear weapons
The threat of nuclear war loomed during the Cold War.
nuclear bombn.
weapon using nuclear reactions for explosion
The country tested a nuclear bomb last year.

Expressions with capability

military capabilityn.
power and resources of a military force
The country's military capability has increased significantly.
full operational capabilityn.
stage when a system can perform all planned tasks effectively
The new satellite network achieved full operational capability after final testing.
storage capabilityn.
ability of a device or place to hold data or items
The new server has greater storage capability for company records.
operating capabilityn.
capacity of an organization to function effectively
The merger enhanced the operating capability of the company.
performance capabilityn.
the potential effectiveness of a system or component
We need to assess the performance capability of the new software.
second strike capabilityn.
military ability to retaliate after a nuclear attack
The country invested in second strike capability for deterrence.

Terms related to nuclear capability

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Terms with nuclear capability included in their meaning

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nuclear testingn.
military
testing nuclear weapons for effectiveness and explosive capability
force de frappen.
military power
military strength or capability of a nation, especially nuclear

Examples of nuclear capability in a sentence

  • The country's nuclear capability is a topic of global discussion.
  • The nation is enhancing its nuclear capability.
  • Nuclear capability is a deterrent against potential threats.

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  1. French:capacité nucléaire, puissance nucléaire, ...
  2. German:nukleare Fähigkeiten, Atomwaffenfähigkeit, ...
  3. Italian:capacità nucleare, ...
  4. Spanish:capacidad nuclear, ...
  5. Portuguese:capacidade nuclear, ...
  6. Chinese:核技术, 核能力, ...
  7. Japanese:核能力, 核戦力, ...
  8. Arabic:القُدْرَةُ النَّوَوِيَّةُ, قُدْرَة نَوَوِيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:יְכוֹלֶת גַּרְעִינִית, יְכוֹלֶת גַּרְעִינִית, ...
  10. Russian:ядерный потенциал, ядерные возможности, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ядерні можливості, ...
  12. Hindi:परमाणु क्षमता, परमाणु सामर्थ्य, ...
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