nuclear
nu-cle-ar
adjective
Involving weapons that use atomic energy for mass destruction.
"The threat of nuclear war remains."
adjective
Relating to the nucleus of a living cell.
"The nuclear membrane encloses the cell's genetic material."
adjective
Relating to the nucleus of an atom or the energy released from it.
"Britain has several nuclear power stations."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: thermonuclear, atomic, central
Antonyms: conventional