Nuclear
Pronunciation: /ˈnuːkliːər/
Nuclear (adjective)
- related to energy made by splitting or joining atoms.
- related to weapons that use energy from atoms to cause explosions.
- 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