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Definition nuclear in American English

nuclear adjective

adjective
/ˈnukliər/
1

relating to energy produced by changing the structure of the central part of an atom

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nuclear power/energy

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a nuclear power plant

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the nuclear industry

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nuclear waste

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atomic energy cold fusion core
1.1

relating to weapons that use energy produced in this way

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nuclear weapons/arms

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nuclear bombs/missiles

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a nuclear war/attack

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those in favor of nuclear disarmament

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antiaircraft anti-personnel anti-tank
2

relating to the central part of an atom

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alpha particle anion antiparticle
2.1

relating to or forming the nucleus of a living cell

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bioprinting cell -celled
3

get very angry

4

use every possible means, even extreme ones

Definition nuclear in American English