A2 verb Neutral #510 most common

nuclear

/ˈnjuː.kli.ər/

Relating to the energy released when the center of an atom is divided or joined. It can also describe a basic social unit consisting of parents and their children.

Examples

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1

The city is looking for ways to safely dispose of nuclear waste.

The city is searching for methods to throw away atomic trash safely.

2

International treaties aim to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons.

Global agreements try to stop more countries from getting atomic bombs.

3

I only invited my nuclear family to the dinner party.

I only asked my parents and siblings to come to the dinner.

Word Family

Noun
nucleus
Verb
nuke
Adjective
nuclear
Related
nucleation
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Memory Tip

Think of 'New-Clear' energy coming from the center of an atom.

Quick Quiz

Many countries are switching to ___ power to avoid using coal.

Correct!

The correct answer is: nuclear

Examples

1

The city is looking for ways to safely dispose of nuclear waste.

everyday

The city is searching for methods to throw away atomic trash safely.

2

International treaties aim to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons.

formal

Global agreements try to stop more countries from getting atomic bombs.

3

I only invited my nuclear family to the dinner party.

informal

I only asked my parents and siblings to come to the dinner.

4

The experiment measures the rate of nuclear fission in controlled environments.

academic

The test looks at how fast atoms split in a safe setting.

5

Our firm is investing in new nuclear technology to reduce carbon emissions.

business

Our company is putting money into atomic power to lower pollution.

Word Family

Noun
nucleus
Verb
nuke
Adjective
nuclear
Related
nucleation

Common Collocations

nuclear energy power created from atoms
nuclear family a small family group of parents and children
nuclear weapon a bomb that uses atomic energy
nuclear reactor a machine used to create atomic power
nuclear waste dangerous leftover material from atomic power

Common Phrases

nuclear family

The core family unit of parents and children.

nuclear option

The most extreme course of action available.

nuclear winter

A long period of cold and darkness following a nuclear explosion.

Often Confused With

nuclear vs nucleus

Nucleus is the noun (the center), while nuclear is the adjective (relating to that center).

nuclear vs unclear

Unclear means not easy to see or understand; nuclear relates to atomic energy.

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Usage Notes

Use 'nuclear' primarily as an adjective to describe things related to atomic energy or a core family structure. It should not be used as a verb in standard English.

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Common Mistakes

Many people incorrectly pronounce the word as 'nucular' instead of the correct 'nuclear'.

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Memory Tip

Think of 'New-Clear' energy coming from the center of an atom.

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Word Origin

Derived from the Latin word 'nucleus', which means a small nut or the kernel of a fruit.

Grammar Patterns

Used as an attributive adjective (comes before the noun). Does not have comparative (more nuclear) or superlative (most nuclear) forms.
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Cultural Context

The 'nuclear family' concept emerged in the 20th century as a standard social model in Western societies.

Quick Quiz

Many countries are switching to ___ power to avoid using coal.

Correct!

The correct answer is: nuclear

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A1

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A1

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