nuplex en · NOUN
Etymology
Blend of nuclear + complex.
Meanings
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An industrial complex that operates on nuclear power.
The nuplexes, virtually independent of fuel supplies, could be dropped into jungle or tundra.
2009, Spencer R. Weart, Nuclear Fear: A History of Images, page 303:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| nuplexes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |