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   nuclear

   /ˈnjuːklɪə/

   adjective

   • 1. relating to the nucleus of an atom: "nuclear chemistry"
   • ▪ denoting, relating to, or powered by the energy released in nuclear fission or fusion: "nuclear submarines"
   • ▪ denoting, possessing, or involving weapons using nuclear energy: "nuclear warheads"
   • 2. relating to the nucleus of a cell: "nuclear DNA"

   Word Origin mid 19th century: from nucleus + -ar1.

   Scrabble Points: 9

   • N

     1

   • U

     1

   • C

     3

   • L

     1

   • E

     1

   • A

     1

   • R

     1

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