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The correct spelling is nuclear.
How to pronounce nuclear
/ˈn(j)ukliɚ/
nounIPA: /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.Nuclear power
adjective
- 1.Pertaining to the nucleus of an atom.
- 2.Involving energy released by nuclear reactions (fission, fusion, radioactive decay).
- 3.Relating to a weapon that derives its force from rapid release of energy through nuclear reactions.
- 4.(by extension, metaphoric, of a solution or response) Involving an extreme course of action.
- 5.Pertaining to the nucleus of a cell.
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