nuclear power

noun

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

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Uranium enrichment, nuclear power plants and data centers are among potential plans for the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant, although significant hurdles remain. Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 5 Aug. 2025 In the last 30 years, the U.S. has successfully commissioned a single nuclear power plant, which was years behind schedule and billions over budget. Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025 Even bigger centers, demanding more energy than the nation’s largest nuclear power plant, are envisioned, the study said. Lorraine Mirabella, Baltimore Sun, 4 Aug. 2025 Wind and other renewables barely cracked double digits, while hydro and nuclear power constituted nearly 30%. Linda Baran, New York Daily News, 3 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nuclear power

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