nuclear /ˈnuːklijɚ/ Brit /ˈnjuːklijə/ adjective /ˈnuːklijɚ/ Brit /ˈnjuːklijə/
adjective
Learner's definition of NUCLEAR
always used before a noun
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a : of, relating to, producing, or using energy that is created when the nuclei of atoms are split apart or joined together原子能的；核的；核能的 -
nuclear [=atomic] weapons/bombs核武器；核弹
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a nuclear (power) plant核电站
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nuclear fuel核燃料
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nuclear waste [=waste materials that are created when nuclear energy is produced]核废料
b : having or involving nuclear weapons核武器的 -
the nuclear [=atomic] age核武器时代
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a nuclear war/attack核战争；核武器进攻
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nuclear powers [=countries that have nuclear weapons]核大国
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: of or relating to the nucleus of an atom核子的；原子核的