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adjective

Nuclear, Nucleal adj.

Of or pertaining to a nucleus; as, the nuclear spindle or the nuclear fibrils of a cell; the nuclear part of a comet, etc.

Nuclear adj.

Of, pertaining to, or using nuclear weapons; a nuclear exchange, i.e. a reciprocal bombardment by nuclear weapons..

Of, pertaining to, or powered by atomic energy; same as nuclear-powered; as, a nuclear submarine; a nuclear power plant.

Of or pertaining to nations possessing nuclear weapons; as, the nuclear club.

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Etymology of 'Nuclear'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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— The 2001 CIA World Factbook • United States. Central Intelligence Agency.

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