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nuclear
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nuclear
adj.
of or pertaining to a nucleus; utilizing the atomic nucleus; pertaining to atomic weapons; powered by atomic energy
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Nuclear
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nuclear
Adjective
1. (weapons) deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy; "nuclear war"; "nuclear weapons"; "atomic bombs"
(synonym) atomic
(antonym) conventional
(similar) thermonuclear
2. of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom; "nuclear physics"; "nuclear fission"; "nuclear forces"
(pertainym) nucleus
(classification) physics, physical science, natural philosophy
3. of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of a cell; "nuclear membrane"; "nuclear division"
(pertainym) nucleus, cell nucleus, karyon
(classification) biology, biological science
4. constituting or like a nucleus; "annexation of the suburban fringe by the nuclear metropolis"; "the nuclear core of the congregation"
(similar) central
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nuclear
v.
nucleate, create a nucleus
adj.
nuclear, of or pertaining to a nucleus; utilizing the atomic nucleus; pertaining to atomic weapons; powered by atomic energy
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nuclear
v.
nucleate, create a nucleus
adj.
, nuclear, of or pertaining to a nucleus; utilizing the atomic nucleus; pertaining to atomic weapons; powered by atomic energy
