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