1. nuclear-powered_submarine

noun. a submarine that is propelled by nuclear power.

Rhymes with Nuclear Fuel

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2. nuclear-powered_ship

noun. ship whose motive power comes from the energy of a nuclear reactor.

3. fuel-air_explosive

noun. a device consisting of a container of fuel and two explosive charges; the first charge bursts open the fuel container at a predetermined height and spreads the fuel in a cloud that mixes with atmospheric oxygen; the second charge detonates the cloud which creates an enormous blast wave and incinerates whatever is below.

4. nuclear

adjective. ['ˈnuːkliːɝ'] (weapons) deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy.

5. nuclear

adjective. ['ˈnuːkliːɝ'] constituting or like a nucleus.

6. fuel

noun. ['ˈfjuːəl, ˈfjuːl'] a substance that can be consumed to produce energy.

7. fuel

verb. ['ˈfjuːəl, ˈfjuːl'] provide with a combustible substance that provides energy.

8. fuel

verb. ['ˈfjuːəl, ˈfjuːl'] take in fuel, as of a ship.

9. fuel

verb. ['ˈfjuːəl, ˈfjuːl'] stimulate.

10. fuel

verb. ['ˈfjuːəl, ˈfjuːl'] provide with fuel.

Sentences with nuclear-fuel

1. Noun Phrase
The heavy, unstable atoms of uranium-235 and plutonium-239, both common nuclear fuels, decay into lighter elements while generating abundant heat.

2. Noun Phrase
Because nuclear reactions are much more energetic than chemical ones, a pound of nuclear fuel carries about 1 million times the energy as a pound of fossil fuel.

3. Noun Phrase
This occurs most commonly when the sealed nuclear fuel assemblies that house the radioactive materials begin to overheat and melt.