What is the meaning of nuclear terrorism?

noun

  • The use of a nuclear device by a terrorist organization to cause massive devastation or the use (or threat of use) of fissionable radioactive materials.
    • usage: "assaults on nuclear power plants is one form of nuclear terrorism"
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