atomic energy
noun
physics
: energy that is created by splitting apart the nuclei of atoms : nuclear energy
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Iran counters the Israeli attacks were unprovoked and that its atomic energy program is solely for peaceful purposes.
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Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2025
In 1954, the Atomic Energy Act established an award recognizing scientific achievements in atomic energy.
—Stuart Anderson, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
However, if a deal is reached, Iran might allow the U.N. atomic energy agency to have American inspectors on its teams during inspections, Eslami said.
—Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
Illinois generates more atomic energy than any other U.S. state, and the nuclear plants keeping the lights on in the Chicago area are a great benefit to us.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
Grossi landed in Tehran Wednesday, and state media showed the IAEA chief meeting with the spokesperson for Iran's state atomic energy agency, Behrouz Kamalvandi, upon his arrival.
—Caitlin McFall, Fox News, 14 Nov. 2024
South Korea is working with Czechia, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, and beyond to develop and deploy numerous atomic energy projects.
—Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Now, atomic energy's prolonged winter in the U.S. energy mix could finally be in for a thaw.
—Andrew Freedman, Axios, 18 July 2024
In private messages to the IAEA early last week, Iran’s atomic energy organization said Fordow was being outfitted with nearly 1,400 new centrifuges, machines used to make enriched uranium, according to two European diplomats briefed on the reports.
—Joby Warrick, Washington Post, 19 June 2024
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Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2025
In 1954, the Atomic Energy Act established an award recognizing scientific achievements in atomic energy.
—Stuart Anderson, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
However, if a deal is reached, Iran might allow the U.N. atomic energy agency to have American inspectors on its teams during inspections, Eslami said.
—Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
Illinois generates more atomic energy than any other U.S. state, and the nuclear plants keeping the lights on in the Chicago area are a great benefit to us.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
Grossi landed in Tehran Wednesday, and state media showed the IAEA chief meeting with the spokesperson for Iran's state atomic energy agency, Behrouz Kamalvandi, upon his arrival.
—Caitlin McFall, Fox News, 14 Nov. 2024
South Korea is working with Czechia, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, and beyond to develop and deploy numerous atomic energy projects.
—Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Now, atomic energy's prolonged winter in the U.S. energy mix could finally be in for a thaw.
—Andrew Freedman, Axios, 18 July 2024
In private messages to the IAEA early last week, Iran’s atomic energy organization said Fordow was being outfitted with nearly 1,400 new centrifuges, machines used to make enriched uranium, according to two European diplomats briefed on the reports.
—Joby Warrick, Washington Post, 19 June 2024
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“Atomic energy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/atomic%20energy. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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