nucleonicsPronunciation: /ˌnjuːklɪˈɒnɪks/Definition of nucleonics noun [treated as singular] the branch of science and technology concerned with atomic nuclei and nucleons, especially the exploitation of nuclear power. Derivatives nucleonic adjective Origin: 1940s: from nuclear, on the pattern of electronicsnucleonics in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of nucleonics in the US English dictionary