Dictionary Entry
nuclear
Part of SpeechnounPronunciation/ˈn(j)ukliɚ/Word FrequencyCommon (5.93)Curriculum FrequencyLess common (1)Nuclear power
In a Sentence
“Writers often choose nuclear when discussing complex ideas.”
Published Usage Examples
“Tehran reacted strongly to claims by the French president about the nature of Irans nuclear activities, insisting that nuclear weapon has no place in Irans defense doctrine.”
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Origin
From Latin 'nucleus', meaning 'kernel'.
Common Phrases
Poetry examples for “nuclear”
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