nuclear

/ˈn(j)ukliɚ//ˈnjuː.klɪə//ˈn(j)ukjəlɚ/
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Difficulty LevelIntermediate

Standard vocabulary

Word FrequencyVery Common

Used frequently in everyday conversation

Syllables2

Moderate complexity

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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.

6. Pertaining to a centre around which something is developed or organised; central, pivotal.

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