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pronuclear
pro·nu·cle·ar
1
/
proʊˈnu
kli
ər, -ˈnyu-
or, by metathesis,
-kyə
lər
/
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[
proh-
noo
-klee-er, -
nyoo
-
or, by metathesis,
-ky
uh
-ler
]
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adjective
1.
advocating the building or use of
nuclear power
plants.
2.
advocating the building, stockpiling, or use of
nuclear
weapons.
Origin:
1970–75;
pro-
1
+
nuclear
Pronunciation note
See
nuclear
.
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pro·nu·cle·ar
2
/
proʊˈnu
kli
ər, -ˈnyu-
or, by metathesis,
-kyə
lər
/
Show Spelled
[
proh-
noo
-klee-er, -
nyoo
-
or, by metathesis,
-ky
uh
-ler
]
Show IPA
adjective
Cell Biology
.
of or pertaining to a
pronucleus
.
Origin:
1885–90;
pronucle(us)
+
-ar
1
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pronuclear
1
(ˌprəʊˈnjuːklɪə)
—
adj
in favour of or supporting the use of nuclear power
pro'nuclearist
1
—
n
, —
adj
pronuclear
2
(ˌprəʊˈnjuːklɪə)
—
adj
of or relating to a pronucleus
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