Nuclear proliferation
Nuclear proliferation
Nuclear proliferation (pronunciation: /ˈnjuː.kliː.ər ˌprəʊ.lɪf.əˈreɪ.ʃən/) is the spread of Nuclear weapons, Fissile material, and weapons-applicable nuclear technology and information, to nations which do not already possess such weapons.
Etymology
The term "nuclear proliferation" is derived from the Latin proliferare, meaning "to breed or produce", and the term nuclear, referring to the nucleus of an atom. In this context, it refers to the production or spread of nuclear weapons.
Related Terms
- Nuclear disarmament: The act of reducing or eliminating nuclear weapons.
- Nuclear deterrence: A military strategy in which a state uses the threat of nuclear weapons to deter an adversary from taking military action.
- Nuclear weapon design: The technology and processes required to create a nuclear weapon.
- Nuclear strategy: The policy of a nation or other entity on what actions to take with its nuclear weaponry.
- Nuclear warfare: A military conflict or political strategy in which nuclear weaponry is used.
- Nuclear weapon yield: The amount of energy released by a nuclear explosion.
- Nuclear fallout: The residual radioactive material propelled into the upper atmosphere following a nuclear blast.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Nuclear proliferation
- Wikipedia's article - Nuclear proliferation
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