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Definition of nuclearize

nuclearize

/ˈnuː.kli.ə.raɪz/
(UK: nuclearise)
Adjective:nuclearized
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Past Simple:nuclearized
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Past Participle:nuclearized
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Present Participle:nuclearizing
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nuclearize Lexical Profile

nuclearize Game Scores & Validity

• verb

1

To equip with or convert to the use of nuclear power or nuclear technology (or to acquire nuclear capability).

Example

"Several nations in the region have debated whether to nuclearize their energy grids to reduce carbon emissions."

2

To organize or transform a social unit into nuclear families rather than extended family structures (in sociology and anthropology).

Example

"Rapid urbanization tended to nuclearize traditional households as younger generations moved to cities for work."

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• Rhymes for nuclearize

• Nearby Words

nubia
nuble
nuclear
nuclearize
nucleic
nucleus
nuclidic

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nuclearize. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nuclearize
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