Nuclear

The word nuclear means of or belonging to the nucleus of something.

• For specific articles on nuclear topics, see nucleus.

• For topics related to the atomic nucleus, see
  • Atomic nucleus
  • Nuclear reaction
  • Nuclear weapon
  • Nuclear reactor
  • Radioactive waste

• In sociology, the nuclear family is a family type.

The pronunciation of 'nuclear' is a matter of some dispute; see Nucular.