nuclear energy

noun

physics
: energy that is created by splitting apart the nuclei of atoms

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Slotterbeck said his priorities are keeping power affordable, protecting the environment and exploring nuclear energy. — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2026 The race toward nuclear energy faced a major setback in 1979, with the meltdown at Three Mile Island; dozens of projects were canned in the aftermath. — Chang Che, New Yorker, 24 Sep. 2026 Meloni’s government argues that rising electricity demand, climate targets and energy security concerns exposed by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine justify bringing nuclear energy back into the country’s power mix. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026 As countries look to move away from fossil fuels, renewable and nuclear energy adoption is on the rise. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nuclear energy

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“Nuclear energy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nuclear%20energy. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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