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Nuclear Process

/ˈnjuː.kli.ər ˈprəʊ.sɛs/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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  1. 1

    A series of actions or steps involving nuclear reactions, typically in the context of energy production or weaponry.

    "The nuclear process involved in fission releases a significant amount of energy."
  2. 2

    Any method or procedure that utilizes nuclear reactions for various applications, including medical and industrial uses.

    "The nuclear process used in PET scans helps in diagnosing diseases."

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The term 'nuclear' originates from the Latin word 'nucleus', meaning 'kernel' or 'core', which evolved in the 19th century to describe the central part of an atom. 'Process' comes from the Latin 'processus', meaning 'a going forward', which has been used in English since the late Middle Ages to denote a series of actions or steps taken to achieve a particular end.

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