nuclear testing

¹ Cultural  

1. The testing of nuclear weapons. (See Nuclear Test Ban Treaty.)

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nuclear testing ² Cultural  

1. The testing of atomic bombs (see also atomic bomb) by exploding them either above or below ground. (See Nuclear Test Ban Treaty.)

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nuclear testing

The number of UK armed forces and scientists who took part in the nuclear testing programme may be 15% higher than the estimated 21,357.

From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026

Undersecretary for Arms Control and International Security Thomas DiNanno cited one such test in 2020, a notable disclosure months after Trump said the U.S. should restart underground nuclear testing.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026

China has said the allegations were "outright lies" and a pretext for the United States to resume nuclear testing.

From Barron's ● Feb. 23, 2026

Last month, he also called for the resumption of nuclear testing.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 17, 2025

In defeat, Adlai Stevenson had succeeded in placing nuclear testing policy solidly on the public agenda.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik