nuclear
nuc
ˈnuk
nook
lear
liɜr
liēr
British pronunciation
/njˈuːkli‍ə/

Definition & Meaning of "nuclear"in English

nuclear
01

relating to, producing, or powered by nuclear energy

nuclear definition and meaning
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The country invested in nuclear power to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels.
02

describing weapons that are powered by the energy produced either from nuclear fission or a combination of fusion and fission reactions

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The country tested a new nuclear bomb that caused global concern.
03

relating to or involving the central part of an atom, called the nucleus

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Nuclear energy is generated through the process of splitting or combining atomic nuclei to produce heat.
04

of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of a cell

05

constituting or like a nucleus

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