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- pronunciation:
- nu
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- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
of, or having to do with, or being the nucleus of an atom or a cell.
A proton is a nuclear particle.The nuclear membrane surrounds the nucleus of a cell. |
| definition 2: |
using the nuclei of atoms.
He is in the field of nuclear physics.There was a protest against building a nuclear power plant. |
| definition 3: |
of or having atomic or hydrogen bombs.
The United States is a nuclear power. |
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