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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Example Sentences

"The nuclear testing period shows us that the consequences are extremely long-lasting and very serious," she told AFP.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

North Korea is the only country that has carried out nuclear testing since the 1990s - and even Pyongyang announced a moratorium in 2018.

From BBC • Nov. 3, 2025

In response, Guo Jiakun, spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, called on the U.S. to prioritize “global strategic balance and stability” over nuclear testing.

From Salon • Oct. 30, 2025

There have been exceptions, such as the 1963 Limited Test Ban Treaty, which bars nuclear testing in the atmosphere, outer space or underwater.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 12, 2025

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

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik