nuclear

/njˈuːkli‍ə/

/ˈnukɫiɝ/

nuclear

relating to, producing, or powered by nuclear energy

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

synonyms : atomic

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

of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of a cell

constituting or like a nucleus

Examples

1. The nuclear power plant released a small amount of radiation into the atmosphere after the incident.

2. Disposal of nuclear waste was a problem whose solution was endlessly delayed, a tar baby no one wanted anything to do with.

3. Military and nuclear research have received the lion's share of public funding.

4. Send in the troops, aircraft, nuclear submarine experts, the whole nine yards.