Nuclear

Pronunciation: /ˈnuːkliːər/

Nuclear (adjective)

  1. related to energy made by splitting or joining atoms.
  2. related to weapons that use energy from atoms to cause explosions.
  3. related to a family unit with parents and their children.

Examples

  • The country invested in nuclear power to reduce carbon emissions.
  • Nuclear energy is considered a clean energy source.

Common collocations: nuclear power plant, nuclear reactor, nuclear energy, nuclear weapon, nuclear warhead

Synonyms of Nuclear

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Nuclear

  • when discussing central vs. outer parts