nuclear power

noun

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

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On Earth, all nuclear power plants operate through nuclear fission: splitting atoms to generate an enormous amount of energy. Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Apr. 2025 And as the world continues its dance with clean energy, uranium, with its potential in nuclear power generation, presents a paradox of both opportunity and challenge. Sahit Muja, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025 Here’s why The majority of the public benefits charge that has inflated Connecticut electricity bills is due to a deal with Millstone nuclear power plant. Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2025 After the deadline, it will be required for domestic air travel and access to certain federal facilities, including military bases and nuclear power plants. Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nuclear power

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“Nuclear power.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nuclear%20power. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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