nuclear power

noun

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

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Before that, nuclear power accounted for about 30% of the country’s electricity generation. Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 21 Jan. 2026 Russia is preparing to target Europe's biggest nuclear power plant's power lines in a move that could unfold within days, according to a source familiar with the matter. Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 19 Jan. 2026 Anyone planning to board a domestic flight or access federal facilities, military bases or nuclear power plants needs Real ID-compliant identification, federal officials say. Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 16 Jan. 2026 The Tribune Editorial Board weakens its argument, however, by downplaying renewable energy while pointing to nuclear power as an alternative. Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nuclear power

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