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Nuclear

adjective

(weapons) deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy. Synonym: atomic. "Nuclear weapons" , "Atomic bombs"

Of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom. "Nuclear fission" , "Nuclear forces"

Of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of a cell. "Nuclear division"

Constituting or like a nucleus. "The nuclear core of the congregation"

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"Nuclear" Quotes from Famous Books

... Stammering (Literal Bulbo-nuclear Dysarthria and Anarthria).—Patients who have lost control over the muscles of speech through bulbo-nuclear paralysis, stammer before they become speechless, and along with paralysis and atrophy of the tongue occur regularly fibrillar contractions ...

— The Mind of the Child, Part II • W. Preyer

... disincentives and incentives available. Iran should stem the flow of arms and training to Iraq, respect Iraq's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and use its influence over Iraqi Shia groups to encourage national reconciliation. The issue of Iran's nuclear programs should continue to be dealt with by the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council plus Germany. Syria should control its border with Iraq to stem the flow of funding, insurgents, and terrorists in and ...

— The Iraq Study Group Report • United States Institute for Peace

Words linked to "Nuclear" : biology, nucleus, natural philosophy, physics, central, biological science, conventional