nuclear energy

noun

physics

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

Examples of nuclear energy in a Sentence

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Any plan that relies on nuclear energy breakthroughs on a tight timeline carries plenty of risk. — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 1 July 2026

Thirty years ago, governments generally regarded defense, aerospace, nuclear energy, and telecommunications as strategic sectors. — Robert Ginsburg, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Alongside nuclear energy, natural gas plays a critical role in maintaining a reliable and affordable energy system by providing flexible, dispatchable power that can quickly respond to changes in electricity demand. — Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026

Demand for these components is expected to rise as the country accelerates work on hypersonic weapons, missile defense systems, commercial launch vehicles, and advanced nuclear energy projects. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 26 June 2026

Rhymes for nuclear energy

• bioenergy