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nuclear definition

nu·clear (no̵̅o̅′klē ər, nyo̵̅o̅′-)

adjective

  1. of, like or forming a nucleus
  2. of or relating to atomic nuclei nuclear energy
  3. of, characterized by, or operated by the use of nuclear energy nuclear weapons
  4. of, having, or involving nuclear weapons nuclear warfare

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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