nuclear

adjective

How many syllables in nuclear?

There are 2 syllables in the word nuclear.

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Definition of nuclear:

nuclear (adjective):: of, relating to, or constituting a nucleus; (weapons) deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy.

Synonyms for nuclear:

aberrant

amok

amuck

ape

ballistic

balmy

bananas

barmy

bats

batty

bedlam

berserk

bonkers

brainsick

bughouse

certifiable

crackbrained

cracked

crackers

crackpot

crazed

crazy

cuckoo

daffy

daft

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Antonyms for nuclear:

broad

comprehensive

continued

deep

expansive

extended

extensive

far-flung

far-reaching

inclusive

rangy

scopic

sweeping

thorough

wide-ranging

widespread

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