nuclear
/ˈnjuːklɪə(r)/adjective
1
- of or relating to the nucleus of an atom原子核的。
1.1
- denoting, relating to, or powered by the energy released in nuclear fission or fusion核能的; 核动力的：
nuclear submarines.
核潜艇。
1.2
- denoting, possessing, or involving weapons using this energy核武器的：
a nuclear bomb.
核弹。
2
- Biology of or relating to the nucleus of a cell【生】细胞核的：
nuclear DNA.
细胞核脱氧核糖核酸。
USAGE
The standard pronunciation of the word nuclear in British and US English rhymes with clear. A variant pronunciation exists in US English， famously used by Presidents Eisenhower and Carter， which pronounces the second part of the word like -ular in circular or particular. This pronunciation is not acceptable in standard British or US English， although it is still widely heard.
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