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NUCLEAR DETONATION [1 record]

Record 1 2024-01-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fires and Explosions
  • Atomic Physics
  • CBRNE Weapons
DEF

A high-energy burst resulting from an uncontrolled nuclear chain reaction.

OBS

nuclear burst: designation and definition standardized by NATO.

OBS

nuclear detonation; NUDET: designations officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Feux et explosions
  • Physique atomique
  • Armes CBRNE
DEF

Explosion à haute énergie résultant d'une réaction nucléaire en chaîne incontrôlée.

OBS

explosion nucléaire : désignation et définition normalisées par l'OTAN.

OBS

explosion nucléaire; NUDET : désignations uniformisées par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fuegos y explosiones
  • Física atómica
  • Armas QBRNE
DEF

Liberación brusca de energía originada por la escisión provocada por los neutrones en núcleos atómicos pesados.

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