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