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1nuclear — [[t]nju͟ːkliə(r), AM nu͟ːk [/t]] ♦♦ 1) ADJ: ADJ n Nuclear means relating to the nuclei of atoms, or to the energy released when these nuclei are split or combined. ...a nuclear power station. ...nuclear energy. ...nuclear physics. 2) ADJ: ADJ n… …
2Nuclear fusion — Nuclear physics Radioactive decay Nuclear fission Nuclear fusion Classical dec …
3Nuclear criticality safety — is a field of nuclear engineering dedicated to the prevention of nuclear and radiation accidents resulting from an inadvertent, self sustaining nuclear chain reaction.[1] Additionally, nuclear criticality safety is concerned with mitigating the… …
4Nuclear testing — Nuclear weapons tests are experiments carried out to determine the effectiveness, yield and explosive capability of nuclear weapons. Throughout the twentieth century, most nations that have developed nuclear weapons have tested them. Testing… …
6Nuclear safety in the United States — Nuclear safety in the U.S. is governed by federal regulations and continues to be studied by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). The safety of nuclear plants and materials controlled by the U.S. government for research and weapons production …
7Nuclear weapons testing — Nuclear weapons History Warfare Arms race Design Testing Effects Delivery Espionage …
8Nuclear binding energy — is the energy required to split a nucleus of an atom into its component parts. The component parts are neutrons and protons, which are collectively called nucleons. If the binding energy for the products is higher when light nuclei fuse, or when… …
9Nuclear law — is the law related to the peaceful uses of nuclear science and technology. Nuclear energy poses special risks to the health and safety of persons and to the environment, risks that must be carefully managed. However, nuclear material and… …
10Nuclear apartheid — refers to the idea that only a select few states (particularly the member nations of the United Nations Security Council) are able to acquire nuclear technology and that they can use their power to prevent other states from research and… …
