nukleär — meaning in English

English meaning

• nuclear adj Relating to the nucleus of an atom, or to energy released by splitting or joining atomic nuclei.

Senses

nukleär is used for these senses in English:

• nuclear Relating to a weapon that derives its force from rapid release of energy through nuclear reactions. [from 20th c.]
• nuclear (biology) Pertaining to the nucleus of a cell. [from 19th c.]

nuclear — full definition

1. adj Relating to the nucleus of an atom, or to energy released by splitting or joining atomic nuclei.
2. adj Relating to weapons that use nuclear reactions to cause massive destruction.

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