nuclear
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/ˈn(j)ukliɚ/
English
Definitions
noun
- Nuclear power
adjective
- Pertaining to the nucleus of an atom.
- Involving energy released by nuclear reactions (fission, fusion, radioactive decay).“a nuclear reactor”
- Relating to a weapon that derives its force from rapid release of energy through nuclear reactions.“a nuclear explosion”
- (by extension, metaphoric, of a solution or response) Involving an extreme course of action.“nuclear option, nuclear solution”
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