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Definition of nuclear deterrent noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

nuclear deterrent

noun
 
/ˌnjuːkliə dɪˈterənt/
 
/ˌnuːkliər dɪˈtɜːrənt/
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  1. a nuclear weapon or weapons system that is intended to stop an enemy from attacking
    • the country's nuclear deterrents
    • They stressed the need for an independent nuclear deterrent.
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