nuclear energy

noun

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

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The eventual goal is to develop compact nuclear energy systems for applications including data centers, defense installations, industrial facilities and maritime operations. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026 Trust is hard to earn and easy to lose — especially in a field like nuclear energy. — Vincent Ialenti, Washington Post, 26 Aug. 2026 In Asia, Europe, and elsewhere, governments are looking to nuclear energy as a stable power source in the face of geopolitical uncertainty, increasing electricity demand, and accelerating climate change. — Roxy Ekberg, NBC news, 24 Aug. 2026 Other forms of energy include, to name only a few, electromagnetic energy, chemical energy and nuclear energy. — Matthew Koss, The Conversation, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nuclear energy

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