NUCLEAR

/ˈn(j)ukliɚ/
9
Scrabble
13
WWF
N(1) U(1) C(3) L(1) E(1) A(1) R(1)
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Definition

/ˈn(j)ukliɚ/
noun
  1. Nuclear power
adjective
  1. Pertaining to the nucleus of an atom.
  2. Involving energy released by nuclear reactions (fission, fusion, radioactive decay).
    “a nuclear reactor”
  3. Relating to a weapon that derives its force from rapid release of energy through nuclear reactions.
    “a nuclear explosion”
  4. (by extension, metaphoric, of a solution or response) Involving an extreme course of action.
    “nuclear option, nuclear solution”
  5. Pertaining to the nucleus of a cell.

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