Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nuclear
adjective
/ˈnjuː.kli.ər/
Definition
relating to the nucleus of an atom or a nuclear reaction
Examples
- The nuclear power plant generates electricity using atomic energy.
- Nuclear weapons have devastating destructive capabilities.
- Scientists conducted nuclear experiments to understand the atomic structure better.
Meaning
pertaining to the energy that is released during nuclear fission or fusion
Synonyms
- atomic
- fundamental
- central