English dictionary
nuclear
/'n/u/kl/i//@/r/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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(weapons) deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy
ExamplesNuclear war.
Nuclear weapons.
Synonyms atomicAntonyms conventionalSource: WordNet 3.0
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of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom
ExamplesNuclear physics.
Nuclear fission.
Nuclear forces.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of a cell
ExamplesNuclear membrane.
Nuclear division.
Source: WordNet 3.0
adjective satellite
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constituting or like a nucleus
ExamplesAnnexation of the suburban fringe by the nuclear metropolis.
The nuclear core of the congregation.
Source: WordNet 3.0