Definition of "nuclear" []

• Biology Of, relating to, or forming a nucleus: a nuclear membrane. (adjective)
• Physics Of or relating to atomic nuclei: a nuclear chain reaction. (adjective)
• Using or derived from the energy of atomic nuclei: nuclear power. (adjective)
• Of, using, or possessing atomic or hydrogen bombs: nuclear war; nuclear nations. (adjective)

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