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比威力

Mandarin · pinyin bǐ wēi lì

yield-to-weight ratio (of a nuclear weapon)

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比: bǐ · to compare, liken; comparison; than; hexagram ䷇
威: wēi · pomp, power; powerful; dominate
力: lì · power, capability, influence; Kangxi radical 19

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3–1–4 · bi3 wei1 li4

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