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Etymology

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Compound of kern (core, nucleus) +‎ proef (test, experiment).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈkɛrn.pruf/
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  • Hyphenation: kern‧proef

Noun

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kernproef f (plural kernproeven, diminutive kernproefje n)

  1. nuclear test (nuclear weapons' test)
    Synonym: atoomproef