nuklear
nuclear
Refers to the atomic nucleus, nuclear energy, or the use of nuclear energy to generate electricity.
EXAMPLE
Das Kraftwerk erzeugt durch nukleare Spaltung Energie.
The power plant generates energy through nuclear fission.
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Meanings
nuklear
nuclear
Connected with atomic weapons.
EXAMPLE
Die internationale Gemeinschaft fürchtet eine nukleare Eskalation des Konflikts.
The international community fears a nuclear escalation of the conflict.
Usage tips
Word family
'Nuklear' (nuclear) is an international word derived from the Latin 'nucleus' (core). It describes everything that has to do with the atomic nucleus.
EXAMPLE
Er ist Experte für nukleare Physik.
He is an expert in nuclear physics.
Context clue
The context makes clear which meaning is intended. Words like 'Energie' (energy), 'Kraftwerk' (power plant), or 'Forschung' (research) point to use for energy production. Words like 'Waffen' (weapons), 'Konflikt' (conflict), or 'Abrüstung' (disarmament) refer to the military sphere.
EXAMPLE
Die Debatte um nukleare Energie ist sehr politisch.
The debate about nuclear energy is very political.
Typical collocations (energy)
In the context of energy generation, 'nuklear' (nuclear) is often combined with the following nouns: 'nukleare Energie' (nuclear energy), 'nukleare Spaltung' (nuclear fission), 'nukleares Kraftwerk' (nuclear power plant), or 'nuklearer Abfall' (nuclear waste).
EXAMPLE
Die sichere Lagerung von nuklearem Abfall ist eine große Herausforderung.
The safe storage of nuclear waste is a major challenge.
Typical collocations (weapons)
In a military context, typical collocations are: 'nukleare Waffen' (nuclear weapons), 'nukleare Bedrohung' (nuclear threat), 'nukleare Abrüstung' (nuclear disarmament), or 'nukleare Macht' (nuclear power).
EXAMPLE
Viele Länder haben Verträge zur nuklearen Abrüstung unterzeichnet.
Many countries have signed treaties on nuclear disarmament.
Compare with
nuklear vs atomar
atomic / nuclear
Nuklear and atomar can both describe nuclear energy or its use to generate electricity. Nuklear is the more precise technical term, referring to the atomic nucleus, while atomar is especially common in established and generally familiar expressions. Nuklear is more suitable in a technical text, while atomar is often used in everyday language.
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Der Bericht erklärt die Risiken nuklearer Energie für die Umwelt.
The report explains the environmental risks of nuclear energy.
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Die Diskussion über atomare Energie wird in der Stadt weitergeführt.
The discussion about nuclear energy is continuing in the city.
In real life
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