First Known Use: circa 1889
Dictionary
1pronuclear
adjective pro·nu·clear \(ˌ)prō-ˈnü-klē-ər, -ˈnyü-, ÷-kyə-lər\
Definition of PRONUCLEAR
: of, relating to, or resembling a pronucleus
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Origin of PRONUCLEAR
pronucleus
2pronuclear
adjective
Definition of PRONUCLEAR
: advocating the use of nuclear-powered generating stations
Origin of PRONUCLEAR
2pro- + nuclear
First Known Use: 1971
Medical Dictionary
pronuclear
adjective pro·nu·clear \(ˈ)prō-ˈn(y)ü-klē-ər\
Medical Definition of PRONUCLEAR
: of, relating to, or resembling a pronucleus
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