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

"We owe an enduring debt of gratitude to the more than 22,000 Service personnel, scientists and civilians who contributed to the UK's nuclear testing programme and helped safeguard our national security," the spokesperson said.

From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026

Among them are the US and China, which have both established voluntary moratoriums against explosive nuclear testing.

From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026

Chen has done research on seismic waves to identify underground nuclear testing by North Korea, according to open-source research he has produced.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026

Many Pacific islands are "still haunted by the legacy of World War II fought in the region, as well as the long term effects of nuclear testing", said Nobetau.

From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026

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

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

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