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nucleonic

nucleonic

3 9.1
Relating to atomic particles and radiation used in devices
  • adjective
  • /njuˈkliːɒnɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : nucleónico
  • Scientists discovered that the nucleonic particles had unique properties useful for energy generation.
  • nucleonic beam
  • nucleonic reactor
  • nucleonic particles

Examples

  • The laboratory uses nucleonic devices to monitor radiation levels in real time.

  • A nucleonic gauge can measure the density of materials without direct contact.

  • Engineers rely on nucleonic technology for precise industrial measurements.

  • The nucleonic reactor was designed for efficiency.

  • Nuclear power plants utilize nucleonic technology.

  • The lab results showed that the equipment was safe despite the high levels of nucleonic radiation.

  • The experiment involved measuring the nucleonic emissions from the new device to ensure it was functioning correctly.

Synonyms

nuclear
vsnucleonic
  • Specialized
∞ 5.1

Relating to energy from the center of an atom, used for power or weapons

is about radiation, particles, and scientific devices rather than energy or weapons

Surface Forms

nucleonic positive

Morphology

nucleonic = nucleon (transparent) = nucleon + ic

Formed by the noun 'nucleon' with the adjectival suffix '-ic', so the meaning 'relating to nucleons' is directly derived.

Etymology

Nucleonic comes from nucleus, a Latin word meaning 'kernel' or 'core', and from the scientific word nucleon for the particles in that core. So nucleonic means 'relating to the nucleus or its particles', which is why we use it for radiation, particles, and devices that measure them.