Reference meaning
nuclear
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(weapons) deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy
Related source terms
atomic
Other meanings
2. adjective
of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom
3. adjective
of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of a cell
4. adjective
constituting or like a nucleus
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