nuclear meltdown
— Noun
– English
~ severe overheating of the core of a nuclear reactor resulting in the core melting and radiation escaping
nuclear fission
— Noun
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~ a nuclear reaction in which a massive nucleus splits into smaller nuclei with the simultaneous release of energy
nuclear fusion
— Noun
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~ a nuclear reaction in which nuclei combine to form more massive nuclei with the simultaneous release of energy
nuclear
— Adjective
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~ of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom; "nuclear physics"; "nuclear fission"; "nuclear forces"
nuclear
— Adjective
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~ (weapons) deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy; "nuclear war"; "nuclear weapons"; "atomic bombs"
nuclear
— Adjective
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~ of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of a cell; "nuclear membrane"; "nuclear division"
nuclear
— Adjective
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~ constituting or like a nucleus; "annexation of the suburban fringe by the nuclear metropolis"; "the nuclear core of the congregation"