bol-suk'es
bol-suk'es is a Vulcan word () meaning ‘critical size’.
Meaning
critical size
Pronunciation
Sound out bol-suk'es letter by letter:
- b/b/b as in 'bay'
- o/o/o as in 'go'
- l/l/l as in 'love'
- s/s/s as in 'sun'
- u/u/oo as in 'food'
- k/k/k as in 'skate' (no puff of air)
- '/ʔ/glottal stop, the catch in 'uh-oh'
- e/ɛ/e as in 'bet'
- s/s/s as in 'sun'
Usage notes
the minimum size of a nuclear reactor core or nuclear weapon that can be made critical for a specific geometrical arrangement and material composition; the critical size must at least include enough fissionable material to reach critical mass
Frequently asked questions
What does bol-suk'es mean in Vulcan?
bol-suk'es is a Vulcan word () meaning ‘critical size’.
How do you say ‘critical size’ in Vulcan?
‘critical size’ in Vulcan is bol-suk'es.
How is bol-suk'es pronounced?
bol-suk'es is pronounced /bolsukʔɛs/.
What part of speech is bol-suk'es?
The part of speech of bol-suk'es is .