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.
Nucular (adjective)
pronunciation spelling of nuclear
Nucular (adjective)
Nut-shaped; of or relating to a nucule — a section of a compound (usually hard) fruit.
Nuclear (adjective)
Pertaining to the nucleus of a cell. from 19th c.
Nuclear (adjective)
Pertaining to a centre around which something is developed or organised; central, pivotal. from 19th c.
Nuclear (adjective)
Pertaining to the atomic nucleus. from 20th c.
Nuclear (adjective)
Involving energy released by nuclear reactions (fission, fusion, radioactive decay). from 20th c.
“a nuclear reactor”
“nuclear technology”
Nuclear (adjective)
Of a weapon: deriving its force from rapid release of energy through nuclear reactions. from 20th c.
“a nuclear explosion”
Nuclear (adjective)
Involving the destruction of something.
Nuclear (noun)
nuclear power
Nucular (adjective)
nuclear.
Nuclear (adjective)
relating to the nucleus of an atom
“nuclear chemistry”
Nuclear (adjective)
denoting, relating to, or powered by the energy released in nuclear fission or fusion
“nuclear submarines”
Nuclear (adjective)
denoting, possessing, or involving weapons using nuclear energy
“nuclear warheads”
“a nuclear attack”
Nuclear (adjective)
relating to the nucleus of a cell
“nuclear DNA”