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Pronunciation / Transliteration: /nu.kleˈal/
"La familia nuclear es el núcleo fundamental de la sociedad."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Relating to the nucleus of an atom, or to energy produced by atomic reactions.
"Several countries rely heavily on nuclear power to generate electricity." - 2
Denoting a family consisting of a father, mother, and children, traditionally living in one household.
"Social changes over the past decades have transformed the traditional nuclear family structure."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin word 'nucleus' (kernel or little nut) via New Latin 'nuclearis' in the 19th century. Originally relating to a botanical cell nucleus, the term expanded dramatically in the mid-20th century with the advent of atomic physics to describe atomic nuclei and energy.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Nuclear" is said worldwide
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nucléaire
Transliteration: /ny.kle.ɛʁ/
"La centrale nucléaire produit de l'électricité pour toute la région."
nuklear
Transliteration: /nukleˈaːɐ̯/
"Das Kraftwerk nutzt nukleare Energie zur Stromerzeugung."
nucleare
Transliteration: /nu.kleˈa.re/
"L'energia nucleare è una questione molto dibattuta."
nuclear
Transliteration: /nu.kleˈal/
"La familia nuclear es el núcleo fundamental de la sociedad."
nuclear
Transliteration: /nu.kleˈaw/
"A energia nuclear é uma alternativa aos combustíveis fósseis."
परमाणु
Transliteration: parmaanu
Script: हिंदी देवनागरी
"भारत ने परमाणु ऊर्जा के क्षेत्र में बड़ी प्रगति की है।"
核能的
Transliteration: hénéng de
Script: 中文汉字
"这座城市依靠核能发电。"
원자력의
Transliteration: wonjaryeogui
Script: 한국어 한글
"원자력 발전소는 안전 관리가 매우 중요합니다."
原子力の
Transliteration: genshiryoku no
Script: 日本語
"原子力発電は多くの議論を呼んでいます。"
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