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/ny.kle.ɛʁ/

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Translation

nuclear

Word origin

From Latin nucleus ('a kernel'), the diminutive of nux ('nut'), by way of the scientific noyau of an atom. English 'nuclear' and 'nucleus' come from the same nut.

Origin
Latin
Root
nucleus
English cognates
nuclear, nucleus

Grammar

Masc pluralnucléaires

Examples

Cette .

This nuclear plant has been shut for a year.

.

Nuclear weapons remain the greatest danger.

.

The country has halted its nuclear programme.

.

A nuclear war would destroy everything.

L' aux .

Nuclear power still frightens people.

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This word is part of lesson 42.