nuclear
/ˈn(j)ukliɚ//ˈnjuː.klɪə//ˈn(j)ukjəlɚ/
noun
- 1
Nuclear power
adjective
- 1
Pertaining to the nucleus of an atom.
- 2
Involving energy released by nuclear reactions (fission, fusion, radioactive decay).
“a nuclear reactor”
- 3
Relating to a weapon that derives its force from rapid release of energy through nuclear reactions.
“a nuclear explosion”
- 4
(by extension, metaphoric, of a solution or response) Involving an extreme course of action.
“nuclear option, nuclear solution”
- 5
Pertaining to the nucleus of a cell.
- 6
Pertaining to a centre around which something is developed or organised; central, pivotal.
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