nuclear

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Synonyms: nucleal, anuclear, nuculear

Antonyms: nucleal, anuclear, nuculear

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Adjective

1. Pertaining to the [[nucleus]] of an [[atom]]. {{defdate|from 20th c.}}
2. Involving energy released by nuclear reactions ([[fission]], [[fusion]], [[radioactive decay]]). {{defdate|from 20th c.}}
3. Relating to a weapon that derives its force from rapid release of energy through nuclear reactions. {{defdate|from 20th c.}}
4. Having [[nuclear weapon]]s.
5. {{lb|en|by extension|metaphoric|of a solution or response}} Involving an extreme course of action, or one with severe consequences.
6. {{lb|en|biology}} Pertaining to the [[nucleus]] of a [[cell]]. {{defdate|from 19th c.}}
7. {{lb|en|archaic}} Pertaining to a [[centre]] around which something is developed or organised; [[central]], [[pivotal]]. {{defdate|from 19th c.}}
8. Relating to, being of, or comprising the [[nuclear family]].

Noun

1. {{cap|nuclear power}}.
2. {{cap|nuclear weapon}}

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