Atomic and Nuclear

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Atomic adjective - (weapons) deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy.

Usage example: atomic bombs

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Nuclear is a synonym for atomic. In some cases you can use "Nuclear" instead an adjective "Atomic". popular alternative

Nearby Words: atom, atomize, atomistic, atomics, atomism

Nuclear adjective - (weapons) deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy.

Usage example: nuclear war

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Atomic is a synonym for nuclear. You can use "Atomic" instead an adjective "Nuclear". popular alternative

Nearby Words: nucleus, nuclearization

Both started out as creatures (A Godzillasaurus and a trio of Dorats respectively) who got mutated by a nuclear/atomic explosion.

Source: Evil Counterpart / Film
Since the British had already proven that they could and would pursue their own R&D of atomic and nuclear weapons, the USA resigned herself to the prospect of an atomic-armed Britain.

Source: Useful Notes / Ultimate Defence of the Realm
The methods can range anywhere from Genetic Engineering to Exposure to nuclear or atomic energy, but the key result is that this person is now capable of mass destruction.

Source: Human Weapon

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