nuclear energy

noun

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

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Stockpiles of uranium remained on site, and Niamey and the Russian nuclear energy giant Rosatom are working to transport it to Russia, Le Monde reported. Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 10 Nov. 2025 State and federal lawmakers, nuclear energy experts and industry professionals from around the globe met last week at the Global Nuclear Energy Economic Summit at Purdue University to discuss the future of nuclear energy in Indiana. Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 10 Nov. 2025 Oklo has gained attention among investors drawn to its two-pronged approach to nuclear energy. Bob Woods, CNBC, 9 Nov. 2025 The achievement is a crucial milestone, offering a viable pathway for China to harness its extensive domestic thorium resources and represents a significant step forward in the global development of next-generation nuclear energy. Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 6 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 14 Nov. 2025.

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