Functional
Functional adjective - Being in effective operation.
Nuclear and functional are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Nuclear" instead an adjective "Functional".
Nuclear
Nuclear adjective - Constituting or like a nucleus.
Functional and nuclear are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Functional" instead an adjective "Nuclear".
Nearby Words: nucleus, nuclearization
Both words in one sentence
- They can also construct a fully functional (if small-scaled) nuclear weapons program, which they use against opponents.
Source: Mundane Utility / Video Games - Some strategic nuclear missile silos are estimated to be able remain functional for decades if not centuries without maintenance.
Source: Sealed Army in a Can -
A Fat Man type nuclear weapon would not be in functional condition after spending several decades under the sea.
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