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Meaning in simple English

US /ˈnuːkliɚ/ · UK /ˈnjuːkliə/

nuclear means: Using or involving energy from changes in the central parts of atoms, including power and weapons.

adjective

ATOMIC ENERGYB2

Using or involving energy from changes in the central parts of atoms, including power and weapons.

  • The country uses nuclear power.
  • They agreed to reduce their nuclear weapons.
  • Nuclear waste needs careful storage.

Similar words: atomic

Common phrases: nuclear power, nuclear weapon, nuclear waste, nuclear energy

CELL CENTERC1

Relating to the central part of a cell, where most of its genetic information is kept.

  • The nuclear membrane surrounds the cell nucleus.
  • Researchers examined changes in nuclear DNA.
  • Nuclear division happens before the cell splits.

Common phrases: nuclear membrane, nuclear dna, nuclear division

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