Definition of Nuclear

1. Adjective. (weapons) deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy. "Atomic bombs"

Exact synonyms: Atomic
Similar to: Thermonuclear
Antonyms: Conventional

2. Adjective. Of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom. "Nuclear forces"
Category relationships: Natural Philosophy, Physics
Partainyms: Nucleus

3. Adjective. Of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of a cell. "Nuclear division"
Category relationships: Biological Science, Biology
Partainyms: Nucleus

4. Adjective. Constituting or like a nucleus. "The nuclear core of the congregation"
Similar to: Central

Definition of Nuclear

1. pertaining to a nucleus [adj] - See also: nucleus

Medical Definition of Nuclear

1. Of or pertaining to a nucleus; as, the nuclear spindle or the nuclear fibrils of a cell; the nuclear part of a comet, etc. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Nuclear

nuchal ligament
nuchal plane
nuchal region
nuchal rigidity
nuchal tubercle
nuciform
Nucifraga
Nucifraga caryocatactes
Nucifraga columbiana
nucin
Nuck's diverticulum
Nuck's hydrocele
nucle
nucleal
nuclear (current term)
nuclear (current term)
nuclear-cytoplasmic ratio
nuclear-powered ship
nuclear-powered submarine
Nuclear actin binding protein
nuclear atom
nuclear bag
nuclear bag fibre
nuclear binding energy
nuclear bone scan
nuclear cardiology
nuclear cataract
nuclear chain fibre
nuclear chemist
nuclear chemistry

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