nuclear
Pronunciation
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Pronunciation
- (Canada) IPA: /ˈn(j)ukliɚ/
- (British) IPA: /ˈnjuː.klɪə/
- (America) IPA: /ˈn(j)ukliɚ/, /ˈn(j)ukjəlɚ/ (see usage notes)
nuclear (not comparable)
- Pertaining to the nucleus of an atom. [from 20th c.]
- Involving energy released by nuclear reactions (fission, fusion, radioactive decay). [from 20th c.]
- a nuclear reactor
- nuclear technology
- Relating to a weapon that derives its force from rapid release of energy through nuclear reactions. [from 20th c.]
- a nuclear explosion
- a nuclear power
- (by extension, metaphoric, of a solution or response) Involving an extreme course of action.
- nuclear option, nuclear solution
- (biology) Pertaining to the nucleus of a cell. [from 19th c.]
- (archaic) Pertaining to a centre around which something is developed or organised; central, pivotal. [from 19th c.]
- French: nucléaire
- German: nuklear, Kern
- Italian: nucleare
- Portuguese: nuclear
- Russian: я́дерный
- Spanish: nuclear
nuclear (uncountable)
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