nuclear
(adjective) constituting or like a nucleus; âannexation of the suburban fringe by the nuclear metropolisâ; âthe nuclear core of the congregationâ
nuclear, atomic
(adjective) (weapons) deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy; ânuclear warâ; ânuclear weaponsâ; âatomic bombsâ
nuclear
(adjective) of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom; ânuclear physicsâ; ânuclear fissionâ; ânuclear forcesâ
nuclear
(adjective) of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of a cell; ânuclear membraneâ; ânuclear divisionâ
Source: WordNet® 3.1
nuclear (not comparable)
Pertaining to the nucleus of an atom. [from 20th c.]
Involving energy released by nuclear reactions (fission, fusion, radioactive decay). [from 20th c.]
Relating to a weapon that derives its force from rapid release of energy through nuclear reactions. [from 20th c.]
(by extension, metaphoric, of a solution or response) Involving an extreme course of action.
(biology) Pertaining to the nucleus of a cell. [from 19th c.]
(archaic) Pertaining to a centre around which something is developed or organised; central, pivotal. [from 19th c.]
• The pronunciation /nukjÉlÉ/, although included by some sources such as Merriam-Webster (Online 10th Edition), is nonstandard and listed as such. See also nucular, and nucular in Wikipedia.
nuclear (uncountable)
nuclear power
• crenula, lucarne, unclear
Source: Wiktionary
Nu"cle*al, Nu"cle*ar, a.
Definition: 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.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
29 March 2025
(adjective) without care or thought for others; âthe thoughtless saying of a great princess on being informed that the people had no bread; âLet them eat cakeââ
Coffee starts as a yellow berry, changes into a red berry, and then is picked by hand to harvest. The red berry is de-shelled through a water soaking process and whatâs left inside is the green coffee bean. This bean then dries in the sun for 3-5 days, where it is then packed and ready for sale.
