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Nucular
“Nucular” is a commonly used metathetic form of the word “nuclear”. While no dictionaries list this particular pronunciation as correct, several make mention of it because of its increased usage.
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Nucular (adjective)
pronunciation spelling of nuclear
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Nucular (adjective)
Nut-shaped; of or relating to a nucule — a section of a compound (usually hard) fruit.
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Nuclear (adjective)
Pertaining to the nucleus of a cell. from 19th c.
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Nuclear (adjective)
Pertaining to a centre around which something is developed or organised; central, pivotal. from 19th c.
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Nuclear (adjective)
Pertaining to the atomic nucleus. from 20th c.
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Nuclear (adjective)
Involving energy released by nuclear reactions (fission, fusion, radioactive decay). from 20th c.
“a nuclear reactor”
“nuclear technology”
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Nuclear (adjective)
Of a weapon: deriving its force from rapid release of energy through nuclear reactions. from 20th c.
“a nuclear explosion”
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Nuclear (adjective)
Involving the destruction of something.
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Nuclear (noun)
nuclear power
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Nucular (adjective)
nuclear.
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Nuclear (adjective)
relating to the nucleus of an atom
“nuclear chemistry”
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Nuclear (adjective)
denoting, relating to, or powered by the energy released in nuclear fission or fusion
“nuclear submarines”
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Nuclear (adjective)
denoting, possessing, or involving weapons using nuclear energy
“nuclear warheads”
“a nuclear attack”
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Nuclear (adjective)
relating to the nucleus of a cell
“nuclear DNA”