/nukleˈaɾ/
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Translation
nuclear
Word origin
From Latin nucleus ('kernel, little nut'), a diminutive of nux ('nut'). The same root gives English 'nuclear' and 'nucleus'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- nucleus
- English cognates
- nuclear, nucleus
Grammar
Femininenuclear
Masc pluralnucleares
Fem pluralnucleares
Examples
abastece electricidad .
The nuclear power station supplies electricity to the whole region.
Muchos debaten .
Many countries are debating the future of nuclear energy.
décadas.
The nuclear family has changed a great deal in recent decades.
¿ prohibirse?
Do you think nuclear weapons should be banned?
.
The scientists study the nuclear reaction inside the reactor.
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