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nuclear Definition and Meaning in English (nuclear definition)

adjective
Synonyms:atomicfissionablethermonuclear
Quick Answer • Definition

Nuclear definition: Pertaining to or involving the nucleus of an atom.

Definitions of Nuclear

  1. 1adjective

    Pertaining to or involving the nucleus of an atom.

  2. 2adjective

    Utilizing or producing energy from the fission or fusion of atomic nuclei.

  3. 3adjective

    Referring to a family unit composed of two parents and their children.

Example Sentences

“The country is developing its nuclear energy program.”

“They discussed the threat of nuclear war.”

“A nuclear family typically lives together.”

Synonyms

Antonyms

non-nuclearconventional

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Inflected Word Forms

nounnucleus
nounnucleation
pluralnuclei

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

nuclear powercollocation

Energy generated from nuclear reactions.

nuclear familycollocation

A family unit consisting of a mother, father, and their children.

nuclear weaponcollocation

A bomb or missile that uses nuclear energy.

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