nuclear energy

noun

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

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As a nuclear energy company, Helion should ideally be seeking approval from the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 17 June 2026 International competition is fierce, and the nation’s future success is tied to winning global races in artificial intelligence, quantum [technology], fusion energy, advanced nuclear energy and critical minerals. Rachel Nuwer, Scientific American, 16 June 2026 Wielding his Cold War engineering credentials and often dressed in a suit and tie, Heronemus fought hard against nuclear energy, arguing that wind was a far safer and cost-competitive resource. IEEE Spectrum, 15 June 2026 The Iran war has vindicated China’s national clean energy industrial strategy driving its commanding technological superiority in solar, batteries, wind, electric vehicles and nuclear energy. Sam Liccardo, Mercury News, 12 June 2026 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 25 Jun. 2026.

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