nuclear
Pronunciation:
/ˈn(j)ukliɚ//ˈnjuː.klɪə//ˈn(j)ukjəlɚ/noun
Definitions
Nuclear power
adjective
Definitions
Pertaining to the nucleus of an atom.
Involving energy released by nuclear reactions (fission, fusion, radioactive decay).
Example: a nuclear reactor
Relating to a weapon that derives its force from rapid release of energy through nuclear reactions.
Example: a nuclear explosion
(by extension, metaphoric, of a solution or response) Involving an extreme course of action.
Example: nuclear option, nuclear solution