No. 8,860 in Dutch
kernwapen
A nuclear weapon.
In a sentence
De wereld streeft naar een verbod op kernwapens.
The world strives for a ban on nuclear weapons.
Here, 'kernwapens' (plural form of 'kernwapen') refers to weapons of mass destruction based on nuclear technology.
Het bezit van kernwapens wordt door veel landen als een teken van macht gezien.
The possession of nuclear weapons is regarded by many countries as a sign of power.
In this sentence, 'kernwapens' emphasizes their role in geopolitical power dynamics.
De geschiedenis van kernwapens begint met militaire onderzoek en toepassingen.
The history of nuclear weapons begins with military research and applications.
Here, 'kernwapens' is discussed in the context of their historical development and usage.
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