Definition of SUBCRITICAL

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These refer to experiments involving a subcritical mass of nuclear materials that allow scientists to examine the performance and safety of weapons without triggering a nuclear chain reaction and explosion. — Kim Tong-hyung, The Seattle Times, "Trump welcomes N. Korea plan to blow up nuke-site tunnels," 13 May 2018 These refer to experiments involving a subcritical mass of nuclear materials that allow scientists to examine the performance and safety of weapons without triggering a nuclear chain reaction and explosion. — Kim Tong-hyung, The Seattle Times, "Trump welcomes N. Korea plan to blow up nuke-site tunnels," 13 May 2018 These refer to experiments involving a subcritical mass of nuclear materials that allow scientists to examine the performance and safety of weapons without triggering a nuclear chain reaction and explosion. — Kim Tong-hyung, The Seattle Times, "Trump welcomes N. Korea plan to blow up nuke-site tunnels," 13 May 2018 These refer to experiments involving a subcritical mass of nuclear materials that allow scientists to examine the performance and safety of weapons without triggering a nuclear chain reaction and explosion. — Kim Tong-hyung, The Seattle Times, "Trump welcomes N. Korea plan to blow up nuke-site tunnels," 13 May 2018 These refer to experiments involving a subcritical mass of nuclear materials that allow scientists to examine the performance and safety of weapons without triggering a nuclear chain reaction and explosion. — Kim Tong-hyung, The Seattle Times, "Trump welcomes N. Korea plan to blow up nuke-site tunnels," 13 May 2018 These refer to experiments involving a subcritical mass of nuclear materials that allow scientists to examine the performance and safety of weapons without triggering a nuclear chain reaction and explosion. — Washington Post, "Trump welcomes N. Korea plan to blow up nuke-site tunnels," 12 May 2018 These refer to experiments involving a subcritical mass of nuclear materials that allow scientists to examine the performance and safety of weapons without triggering a nuclear chain reaction and explosion. — Kim Ton-hyung, BostonGlobe.com, "North Korea says it will begin shutting down nuclear test site this month," 12 May 2018 These refer to experiments involving a subcritical mass of nuclear materials that allow scientists to examine the performance and safety of weapons without triggering a nuclear chain reaction and explosion. — Kim Tong-hyung, chicagotribune.com, "North Korea says it will dismantle nuclear test site before Trump meets with Kim Jong Un," 12 May 2018

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