nuclear deterrent
US /ˌnuː.kli.ər ˈdet.ər.ənt/
UK /ˌnuː.kli.ər ˈdet.ər.ənt/
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dissuasor nuclear
a nuclear weapon or weapons system that is intended to deter an enemy from attacking by the threat of retaliation.
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The country's nuclear deterrent is a key part of its defense strategy.
O dissuasor nuclear do país é uma parte fundamental de sua estratégia de defesa.
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Maintaining a credible nuclear deterrent requires significant investment.
Manter um dissuasor nuclear credível exige um investimento significativo.