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Literary notes about nuclear (AI summary)

In literature, the word "nuclear" is remarkably versatile, functioning both in its literal sense related to atomic energy and in metaphorical extensions that evoke intensity or foundational change. In technical contexts, authors refer to nuclear reactors, explosions, and weaponry—illustrated in discussions of nuclear power generation and the potential devastation of nuclear war ([1], [2], [3])—to emphasize scientific or technological themes. Conversely, in a more figurative vein, "nuclear" is employed to amplify emotional or societal dynamics, as seen when it characterizes the central unit of society in a metaphorical "nuclear family" ([4]) or signals an explosive, confrontational reaction in interpersonal settings ([5]). This dual use underscores how the term bridges rigorous scientific discourse and rich, illustrative language, inviting readers to consider both the tangible and the symbolic dimensions of power.
  1. Jordan is currently exploring nuclear power generation to forestall energy shortfalls.
    — from The 2010 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency
  2. Now, even as we prosecute two wars, we're also confronting perhaps the greatest danger to the American people, the threat of nuclear weapons.
    — from State of the Union Addresses of Barack Obama, 2009-2016 by Barack Obama
  3. And, unless Rip had miscalculated the mass of the two pieces, they would have their nuclear blast.
    — from Rip Foster Rides the Gray Planet by Harold L. (Harold Leland) Goodwin
  4. The nuclear family of the civilization of literacy has been absorbed in the illiterate dynamics of societal functioning.
    — from The Civilization of Illiteracy by Mihai Nadin
  5. You were ready to go nuclear on the cops for pulling you over --" "Don't use that tone with me, Marcus.
    — from Little Brother by Cory Doctorow

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