nuclear testing

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

nuclear testing

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

Example Sentences

Mid-90s Gallic nuclear testing is blamed for mutating a native iguana species of Tahiti.

From The Daily Beast

Both nations had just broken a moratorium to resume nuclear testing.

From The Daily Beast

The early period of nuclear testing in the atmosphere was a time that will not be seen again.

From Project Gutenberg

The first break in the pattern of nuclear testing came in 1958, when the nuclear powers agreed to a 1-year test moratorium.

From Project Gutenberg

And earlier today we joined with over 30 nations to begin negotiations on a comprehensive ban to stop all nuclear testing.

From Project Gutenberg

In the past four years, we agreed to ban--we led the way to a worldwide agreement to ban nuclear testing.

From Project Gutenberg