nuclear deterrent
noun/ˌnjuːkliə dɪˈterənt/
/ˌnuːkliər dɪˈtɜːrənt/
- 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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