nuclear testing
ˈnjuːkliər ˈtɛstɪŋ
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Definition of nuclear testing - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
militaryTECH.testing nuclear weapons for effectiveness and explosive capabilityTECH.
  • The country conducted nuclear testing in the desert.
2.
scientific researchTECH.experiments to study nuclear reactions and propertiesTECH.
  • Nuclear testing helps scientists understand atomic energy better.
3.
environmentTECH.assessing environmental impact of nuclear activitiesTECH.
  • Nuclear testing examined the effects on local wildlife.
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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 testing

testing timen.
period when a test or exam happens
The testing time for math is at 10 a.m.
testing, testing, one, twointj.
used to check if a microphone is working
Testing, testing, one, two, can you hear me?
testing centern.
place where people or things go to complete organized tests
She arrived early at the testing center to check in for the exam.
testing testing one, two, threeexp.
indicate a trial or test of something
Testing testing one, two, three, let's see if this works.
testing phasen.
stage in a process when something is checked to see if it works
The new app is in its testing phase before public release.
testing groundn.
place for testing new products or ideas
The new software was trialed in a testing ground before its public release.
testing stationn.
location for emissions testing
All cars must go through the testing station for emissions.
crash-testingadj.
used to describe testing for safety in accidents
The crash-testing procedures ensure the car's safety.
testing, testing, one, two, three, fourintj.
used to check if a microphone or audio works
Testing, testing, one, two, three, four, can you hear me?
testing, testing, one, two, three, four, fiveintj.
used to check if a microphone or audio system works
Testing, testing, one, two, three, four, five.

Terms related to nuclear testing

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Terms with nuclear testing included in their meaning

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Enewetak Atolln.
nuclear testing
location for US atomic bomb tests
Nova Zemblan.
nuclear testing
site of a test center for nuclear warheads
Novaya Zemlyan.
nuclear testing
site of a test center for nuclear warheads in Russia

Examples of nuclear testing in a sentence

  • Nuclear testing has long-term environmental impacts.
  • The treaty aimed to ban nuclear testing.
  • The report on nuclear testing was released last week.
  • International treaties aim to limit nuclear testing globally.

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  1. French:essais nucléaires, ...
  2. German:Nuklearwaffentests, Kernforschung, ...
  3. Italian:test nucleari, esperimenti nucleari, ...
  4. Spanish:pruebas nucleares, ...
  5. Portuguese:testes nucleares, ...
  6. Chinese:核试验, 核能研究, ...
  7. Japanese:核実験, 原子力実験, ...
  8. Arabic:تَجْرِبَة نَوَوِيَّة, تَجَارِب نَوَوِيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:נִסּוּיִים גַּרְעִינִיִּים, בְּדִיקוֹת גַּרְעִינִיּוֹת, ...
  10. Russian:ядерные испытания, ядерное тестирование, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ядерні випробування, ядерні дослідження, ...
  12. Hindi:परमाणु परीक्षण, परमाणु जाँच, ...
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