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nuclear

The correct spelling is nuclear.

How to pronounce nuclear

/ˈn(j)ukliɚ/
noun

IPA: /ˈn(j)ukliɚ/

Say it like: Nuc-lee-r

The correct spelling is nuclear. Nuclear power For example: "a nuclear reactor"

Usage Examples

a nuclear reactor

a nuclear explosion

nuclear option, nuclear solution

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Nuclear power

adjective

  1. 1.Pertaining to the nucleus of an atom.
  2. 2.Involving energy released by nuclear reactions (fission, fusion, radioactive decay).
  3. 3.Relating to a weapon that derives its force from rapid release of energy through nuclear reactions.
  4. 4.(by extension, metaphoric, of a solution or response) Involving an extreme course of action.
  5. 5.Pertaining to the nucleus of a cell.

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