nuclear (뉴-클리-어 (강세: 뉴)) — relating to the nucleus of an atom or to nuclear energy
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to the nucleus of an atom or to nuclear energy
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈnuːkliər/
Korean meaning: 원자핵의, 핵의, 원자력의
Korean pronunciation: 뉴-클리-어 (강세: 뉴)
Example Sentences
- My mom thinks our microwave is nuclear-powered because it heats food so fast.
- The nuclear family consists of parents and their children living together.
- Scientists are working on nuclear fusion as a clean energy source.
nuclear
ADJECTIVE//ˈnuːkliər//
relating to the nucleus of an atom or to nuclear energy
Technicians monitor nuclear power plant operations from the control room
Nuclear structures remain unclear at the molecular level
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'nucleus(핵, 중심)'에서 유래되었으며, 이는 '작은 견과(nut)'를 의미하는 'nux'에서 파생되었습니다. 마치 견과의 단단한 속살처럼 원자의 중심부를 표현한 것입니다.
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📝Examples
“My mom thinks our microwave is nuclear-powered because it heats food so fast.”
“The nuclear family consists of parents and their children living together.”
“Scientists are working on nuclear fusion as a clean energy source.”
“The nuclear physics exam was so hard, I felt like my brain had a meltdown.”
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