- pronuclear
- I. \(ˈ)prō+\ adjective
: of, relating to, or resembling a pronucleusII. \(ˈ)prōˌ\ adjective: 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]Pronunciation. See 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]* * *
pronūˈclear adjective• • •Main Entry: ↑pronucleus
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