nuclear power

noun

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

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Many climate advocates have celebrated the resurgence of nuclear power. Justin Worland, TIME, 26 Dec. 2024 Some fear that a pro-nuclear conservative coalition victory—centered on plans to construct seven nuclear power plants over several decades—could result in an anti-renewable policy framework, potentially stalling the country’s energy transition. Michael Sheldrick, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024 Oklo is aiming to disrupt the nuclear industry by developing scalable nuclear power plants based on liquid metal reactor technology, the company told Newsweek. Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024 Financially, nuclear power plants are costly to build but relatively inexpensive to operate. Emma Withrow, Baltimore Sun, 18 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for nuclear power 

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