nucleonics
The study of nucleons, or of atomic nucleiThe study of nucleons, or of atomic nuclei
US/nˌukliˈɑnɪks/
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable)The study of nucleons, or of atomic nuclei
the branch of physics that studies the internal structure of atomic nuclei
(uncountable)Nuclear physics or technology
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
From nucleon + -ics.From nucleon + -ics.
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Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- the branch of physics that studies the internal structure of atomic nuclei:nuclear physicsatomic physics
Word family
1 related wordsDerivedbionucleonics
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable