nuclear energy

noun

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

Examples of nuclear energy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Indeed, the Facebook and Instagram parent on Tuesday released a request for proposals from nuclear energy developers. Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024 The company put out a request for proposals Tuesday for nuclear energy developers in the U.S. that can provide one to four gigawatts of new nuclear generation capacity starting in the early 2030s. Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 4 Dec. 2024 Under the Biden administration, the US crafted a roadmap to triple nuclear energy capacity by 2050. Justine Calma, The Verge, 4 Dec. 2024 And one big win in nuclear energy could make all the difference. IEEE Spectrum, 25 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for nuclear energy 

Dictionary Entries Near nuclear energy

Cite this Entry

“Nuclear energy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nuclear%20energy. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!