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relating to, producing, or powered by nuclear energy
- The country invested in nuclear power to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels.
- She studied nuclear physics to understand the behavior of atomic particles.
- The nuclear reactor was shut down temporarily for routine maintenance.
- They discussed the environmental impact of nuclear waste disposal.
- Nuclear weapons are regulated under international treaties to prevent proliferation.
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describing weapons that are powered by the energy produced either from nuclear fission or a combination of fusion and fission reactions
- The country tested a new nuclear bomb that caused global concern.
- The arms race was driven by the development of nuclear weapons.
- The threat of nuclear warfare has led to international peace agreements.
- The military keeps its nuclear arsenal under strict control to avoid misuse.
- Nuclear disarmament is a key goal for many international organizations.
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relating to or involving the central part of an atom, called the nucleus
- Nuclear energy is generated through the process of splitting or combining atomic nuclei to produce heat.
- Nuclear medicine uses radioactive substances to diagnose and treat diseases.
- The study of nuclear physics explores the fundamental properties and interactions of atomic nuclei.
- Nuclear reactions involve changes in the nucleus of an atom, such as nuclear fission or fusion.
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of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of a cell
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constituting or like a nucleus