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nuclear

/ˈn(j)u.kli.ɚ/adjective3 syllables

Nuclear means: (weapons) deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy.

Synonyms for nuclear3

adjective, as in (weapons) deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy

atomic, thermonuclear

adjective, as in constituting or like a nucleus

central

Opposites of nuclear

conventional

What does nuclear mean?4

adjective

1

(weapons) deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy“nuclear war”

2

constituting or like a nucleus“annexation of the suburban fringe by the nuclear metropolis”

3

of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom“nuclear physics”

4

of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of a cell“nuclear membrane”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Nuclear in a sentence

  • If nuclear war broke out, mankind would perish.monahxo
  • This time, the nuclear test was a success.sharris123
  • While the genome of a eukaryotic cell is nuclear, the ribosomes are cytosolic.haukie
  • If a nuclear war breaks out, mankind will perish.AlanF_US
  • Nuclear explosions may be big, but space is bigger.DJ_Saidez
  • Nuclear power plants are dangerous, not to mention nuclear weapons.auxitt
  • Only by prohibiting all nuclear weapons, we can together stop the arms race.SunnyMoon
  • In the war against drug trafficking, even nuclear weapons will be used!rul

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