B1adjectivescienceenvironment
US/ˈnuː.kli.ər/
UK/ˈnjuː.kli.ə/
using the energy that comes from splitting atoms, or connected with weapons that use it
In context
Some countries are building nuclear power stations to cut pollution from coal.
World leaders met to discuss how to stop the spread of nuclear weapons.
Many people still worry about the safety of nuclear energy.
Words that go with nuclear
adjective + noun
- nuclear powerFrance gets most of its electricity from nuclear power.
- nuclear weaponsThe treaty aims to reduce the number of nuclear weapons.
- nuclear energySupporters say nuclear energy is cleaner than oil and gas.
- nuclear wasteStoring nuclear waste safely can take thousands of years.
- nuclear familyIn big cities, the nuclear family is now more common than three generations living together.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Vietnam wants to build a nuclear electric factory.Correct: Vietnam wants to build a nuclear power plant.