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nuclear energy

noun

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

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The nuclear energy company expects to start manufacturing components in 2026. Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 24 Nov. 2025 For years, Saudi Arabia has sought nuclear energy to support domestic growth, free up oil for export, and position itself as a long-term energy leader. Amena Bakr, semafor.com, 24 Nov. 2025 In addition, the reorganization reassigns offices related to electricity and nuclear energy from falling under the under secretary for science and innovation to under the secretary’s office. Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 20 Nov. 2025 The two also signed agreements on civil nuclear energy and the sale of F-35 American fighter jets to Saudi Arabia. Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 19 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nuclear energy

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“Nuclear energy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nuclear%20energy. Accessed 27 Nov. 2025.

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