kinyuklia

How to say it

Meaning

Has to do with the energy or weapons made by splitting or joining the centers of atoms.

Good to know

Does not change with the noun class: silaha za kinyuklia, nuclear weapons; nishati ya kinyuklia, nuclear energy. Also written ya nyuklia.

Examples

• Nchi hiyo inashutumiwa kutengeneza silaha za kinyuklia.That country is accused of making nuclear weapons.
• Wanasayansi wanajenga kinu cha kinyuklia.Scientists are building a nuclear reactor.
• Mkataba huo unalenga kuzuia majaribio ya kinyuklia.The treaty aims to stop nuclear tests.