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nuclear

[noo-klee-er, nyoo-, -kyuh-ler] / ˈnu kli ər, ˈnyu-, -kyə lər /




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Pyongyang withdrew from the Non-Proliferation Treaty in 1993 and has since conducted six nuclear tests, subjecting it to multiple United Nations resolutions, and is believed to possess dozens of nuclear warheads.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

While at the reported facility, Kim also said the "weapons-grade nuclear materials production capacity more than doubled during the past 5-year course."

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

It will be a long time before Iran can build a viable nuclear weapon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

The latest reported clash came as Trump mulls a deal that would extend the US-Iran ceasefire and open the door to talks on the future of Tehran's nuclear programme.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

As sources of electricity go, nuclear fission is incredibly efficient.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland




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