DICTOMETER

NUCLEAR

(nuclear, atom-, kjerne-)

1. Synonyms:
   • Nuclear
   • Atomic
   Definitions:
   • (weapons) deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy
   Examples:
   • Nuclear war
   • Nuclear weapons
   • Atomic bombs
   Antonyms:
   • LEAR
   
   
   
2. Synonyms:
   • Nuclear
   Definitions:
   • of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom
   Examples:
   • Nuclear physics
   • Nuclear fission
   • Nuclear forces
   Antonyms:
   • Peripheral
   
   
   
3. Synonyms:
   • Nuclear
   Definitions:
   • of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of a cell
   Examples:
   • Nuclear membrane
   • Nuclear division
   
   
4. Synonyms:
   • Nuclear
   Definitions:
   • constituting or like a nucleus
   Examples:
   • Annexation of the suburban fringe by the nuclear metropolis
   • The nuclear core of the congregation