Definition of nucleonics in English:
nucleonics
plural noun ˌnjuːklɪˈɒnɪksˌn(j)ukliˈɑnɪks
treated as singular The branch of science and technology concerned with atomic nuclei and nucleons, especially the exploitation of nuclear power.
Example sentencesExamples
- Therefore quantum nucleonics is not an approach suitable for large scale energy storage use.
- But nucleonics won't be getting all the money at once.
Derivatives
adjective
Instead of a conventional fission reactor, it is focusing on a type of power generator called a quantum nucleonic reactor.
Example sentencesExamples
- Some kind of newfangled quantum nucleonic reactor is supposed to make it possible for long term flight.
Origin
1940s: from nuclear, on the pattern of electronics.
Definition of nucleonics in US English:
nucleonics
plural nounˌn(j)ukliˈɑnɪksˌn(y)o͞oklēˈäniks
treated as singular The branch of science and technology concerned with atomic nuclei and nucleons, especially the exploitation of nuclear power.
Example sentencesExamples
- But nucleonics won't be getting all the money at once.
- Therefore quantum nucleonics is not an approach suitable for large scale energy storage use.
Origin
1940s: from nuclear, on the pattern of electronics.