nuplex

English

Etymology

Blend of nuclear +‎ complex

Noun

nuplex (plural nuplexes)

  1. An industrial complex that operates on nuclear power.
    • 2009, Spencer R. Weart, Nuclear Fear: A History of Images, page 303:
      The nuplexes, virtually independent of fuel supplies, could be dropped into jungle or tundra.
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