Sekirov Dictionary

nuclear

UK /ˈnjuː.klɪə(ɹ)/US /ˈn(j)u.kli.ɚ/

adjective 8
noun 2
forms 1
phrases 1

adjective8

Pertaining to the nucleus of an atom.
connected with the energy atoms give off when they split or join, as in power stations and bombs
Relating to a weapon that derives its force from rapid release of energy through nuclear reactions.
Having nuclear weapons.
Relating to, being of, or comprising the nuclear family.
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(figurative) Involving an extreme course of action, or one with severe consequences.
- The nuclear approach is the simpler of the two. When two constraints conflict, you can kill one of them. — 2013
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Pertaining to the nucleus of a cell.
- However, the DNA in a bacterial cell is a single circular molecule and there is no separate nuclear compartment. — 2011
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Pertaining to a centre around which something is developed or organised; central, pivotal.
- Nuclear Polynesian languages include Hawaiian and Samoan.

noun2

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Nuclear power.
- The growth in wind capacity at first lagged behind the expansion of nuclear installations, but then it started to grow faster and is now outpacing nuclear. — 2015
Nuclear weapon

forms

nuclears

Phrases with nuclear

nuclear option
In resolving a problem, the possible course of action that is considered the most extreme because of its collateral consequences.

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