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nuclear
From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Nucleal \Nu"cle*al\, Nuclear \Nu"cle*ar\, 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.
[1913 Webster]
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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Nuclear \Nu"cle*ar\, a. 1. of, pertaining to, or using nuclear weapons; a nuclear exchange, i.e. a reciprocal bombardment by nuclear weapons.. [PJC] 2. Of, pertaining to, or powered by atomic energy; same as nuclear-powered; as, a nuclear submarine; a nuclear power plant. [PJC] 3. Of or pertaining to nations possessing nuclear weapons; as, the nuclear club. [PJC]
