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nuclear yield [′nü·klē·ər ′yēld] (nucleonics) The energy released by the detonation of a nuclear weapon; measured in terms of megatons of trinitrotoluene (TNT) required to release the same energy. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| No earth-burrowing missile can penetrate deep enough into the earth to contain an explosion with a nuclear yield even as small as 1 percent of the 15-kiloton Hiroshima weapon. Department of Energy provides technical and scientific assistance to locate hidden nuclear material; to diagnose a suspected, improvised nuclear device; to plan the disablement of a nuclear yield or radiological dispersal device: and to advise local authorities on the hazards and effects. |
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