GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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    Nucleal (?), Nuclear (?),  a.
   1. Of or pertaining to a nucleus; as, “the nuclear spindle (see Illust. of Karyokinesis) or the nuclear fibrils of a cell; the nuclear part of a comet, etc.”
   
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   Nuclear (?), a.
   1. of, pertaining to, or using nuclear weapons; “nuclear exchange, i.e. a reciprocal bombardment by nuclear weapons.”.
   
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   2. Of, pertaining to, or powered by atomic energy; same as nuclear-powered; as, “a nuclear submarine; a nuclear power plant”.
   
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   3. Of or pertaining to nations possessing nuclear weapons;  as, “the nuclear club”.
   
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