Nuclear Definition

nuclear
adjective
  1. (weapons) deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy; "nuclear war"; "nuclear weapons"; "atomic bombs"
  2. of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom; "nuclear physics"; "nuclear fission"; "nuclear forces"
  3. of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of a cell; "nuclear membrane"; "nuclear division"
  4. constituting or like a nucleus; "annexation of the suburban fringe by the nuclear metropolis"; "the nuclear core of the congregation"

"Nuclear" in song lyrics

See how nuclear is used in real songs:

  • "My impact is that of a nuclear"
    Lakim Shabazz — The Voice of Power
  • "Like Bo and Luke, it's getting shot down with my nuclear"
    Othorized F.A.M. f/ Ellie — Too Ill
  • "In a new year, a new fear, and I'm nuclear"
    Ras Kass — If/Then

Usage tips for "nuclear"

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