nuclear power

noun

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

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By placing the reactors deep underground, the company hopes to solve some of the long-standing challenges of nuclear power. Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2025 Yet even as many conference delegates voiced confidence that the COP28 pledge to triple nuclear power capacity by 2050 would be reached, others were quick to point out the obstacles that remained. Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 9 Sep. 2025 Cameco has gained more than 50% this year as demand for nuclear power grows worldwide. Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025 Divisions are still rife within the European Union, with its two largest economies sitting at opposing ends of the spectrum on nuclear power. Anna Heim, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nuclear power

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