nuclear capability

idiom

: nuclear weapons

The country does not have nuclear capability.

Examples of nuclear capability in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

But such missiles are designed to carry atomic warheads, and the use of one, even with a conventional payload, would serve as a chilling reminder of Russia’s nuclear capability. —

Hanna Arhirova and Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024 This concentration of nuclear capability continues to shape global security discussions and the balance of power between major world powers. —

Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024 That’s why the U.S. is now pursuing more small nuclear capability to catch up with China, where smaller, safer nuclear power plants are the norm. —

John Werner, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024 The Chinese army, on the other hand, has transformed into Asia’s largest military force, in both conventional and nuclear capability. —

Kyle Balzer, Foreign Affairs, 21 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for nuclear capability

Cite this Entry

Style

“Nuclear capability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nuclear%20capability. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

Copy Citation