Of a nuclear device or weapon: producing relatively little radioactivity or fall-out.

producing little, giving a low return; spec. designating a nuclear weapon with a relatively low explosive force.

Of or relating to nuclear weapons intended to destroy an enemy's military capability; (also) designating such weapons.

Designating nuclear weapons intended for short-range use against an enemy's forces. Opposed to strategic, adj. 1d.

= low-yield adj. at low, adj. n.2compounds 3.

attributive. Designating nuclear weapons for use within a ‘theatre’ (at present thought of as Europe) as opposed to intercontinental or strategic…

intermediate-range nuclear force(s); cf. TNF n. at T, n. additions.