nuclear test

ˈnjuːkliə tɛst

Definition

Definition of nuclear test - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

military

TECH.

controlled experiment involving a nuclear explosive device to study weapon effects

TECH.

The country declared a moratorium on all underground nuclear test activities.
The nuclear test generated international condemnation and new sanctions.
Scientists analyzed data from the last nuclear test for environmental impact.

inciting

provoking

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Expressions with nuclear

go nuclear

become enraged with an angry outburst

He might go nuclear if he hears the news.

nuclear option

extreme measure considered as a last resort

The board considered the nuclear option to resolve the ongoing crisis..

nuclear umbrella

protection by a nuclear-armed state for its allies

The country relies on the nuclear umbrella of its ally.

nuclear threshold

point where nuclear weapons might be used

The conflict reached the nuclear threshold.

nuclear war

war using nuclear weapons

The threat of nuclear war loomed during the Cold War.

nuclear bomb

weapon using nuclear reactions for explosion

The country tested a nuclear bomb last year.

Expressions with test

test out

try something to evaluate its effectiveness

They decided to test out the new software before full deployment..

acid test

rigorous test to determine quality or value

The new policy faces its acid test next month.

pub test

test if most people think something is fair or reasonable

That policy doesn't pass the pub test.

straight-face test

evaluation if something can be said seriously

The proposal didn't pass the straight-face test.

put to the test

evaluate something by testing or experimentation

The new software was put to the test yesterday.

stand the test

endure over time without failing

Their friendship stood the test of time.

test of time

ability of something to remain useful or valued over a long period

Only the best constructions can withstand the test of time..

test someone's patience

push someone to see how long they stay calm

The children always test their teacher's patience.

test the water

try something to see if it works

She decided to test the water before investing more money.

test the waters

try something new or explore before deciding or committing

She wanted to test the waters before joining the club.

Terms with nuclear test included in their meaning

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Trinity

nuclear test

the world's first nuclear explosion in 1945

CTBT

abbr.

abr: Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty

agreement that bans all nuclear weapon test explosions

Nova Zembla

nuclear testing

site of a test center for nuclear warheads

Novaya Zemlya

nuclear testing

site of a test center for nuclear warheads in Russia

NTBT

acr.

acr: Nuclear Test Ban Treaty

international treaty to stop nuclear tests

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French:essai nucléaire, ...
German:Atomtest, ...
Italian:test nucleare, ...
Spanish:prueba nuclear, ...
Portuguese:teste nuclear, ...
Chinese:核试验, ...
Japanese:核実験, ...
Arabic:تَجْرِبة نَوَوِيّة, ...
Hebrew:נִסּוּי גְּרְעִינִי, ...
Russian:ядерное испытание, ...
Ukrainian:ядерне випробування, ...
Hindi:परमाणु परीक्षण, ...
Bengali:পারমাণবিক পরীক্ষা, ...
Catalan:prova nuclear, ...
Czech:jaderná zkouška, ...
Danish:atomprøvesprængning, ...
Dutch:kernproef, ...
Greek:πυρηνική δοκιμή, ...
Hungarian:nukleáris kísérlet, ...
Khmer:ការសាកល្បងនុយក្លេអ៊ែរ, ...
Korean:핵실험, ...
Persian:آزمایش هسته‌ای, ...
Polish:próba jądrowa, ...
Portuguese (BR):teste nuclear, ...
Romanian:test nuclear, ...
Swedish:kärnvapentest, ...
Thai:การทดลองนิวเคลียร์, ...
Turkish:nükleer deneme, ...
Vietnamese:vụ thử hạt nhân, ...

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