pronuclear

pronuclear
I. \(ˈ)prō+\ adjective
Etymology: New Latin pronucleus + English -ar
: of, relating to, or resembling a pronucleus
II. \(ˈ)prōˌ\ adjective
Etymology: pro- (II) + nuclear
: advocating the use of nuclear-powered generating stations

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pronuclear1
/proh nooh"klee euhr, -nyooh"-/ or, by metathesis, /-kyeuh leuhr/, adj.
1. advocating the building or use of nuclear power plants.
2. advocating the building, stockpiling, or use of nuclear weapons.
[1970-75; PRO-1 + NUCLEAR]
pronuclear2
/proh nooh"klee euhr, -nyooh"-/ or, by metathesis, /-kyeuh leuhr/, adj. Cell Biol.
of or pertaining to a pronucleus.
[1885-90; PRONUCLE(US) + -AR1]

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pronūˈclear adjective
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Main Entry: ↑pronucleus

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