nuclear energy

noun

physics

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

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While nuclear energy in the past meant massive setups that were often associated with delays and cost overruns, nuclear energy of the future is looking to build smaller reactors and at scale to keep costs under control. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026

Slotterbeck said his priorities are keeping power affordable, protecting the environment and exploring nuclear energy. — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2026

The University of Maryland’s survey also showed that 94% of Democratic-leaning voters and 76% of Republican-leaning voters in the 8th favor tax credits for solar, wind, geothermal and nuclear energy. — John Aguilar, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2026

The race toward nuclear energy faced a major setback in 1979, with the meltdown at Three Mile Island; dozens of projects were canned in the aftermath. — Chang Che, New Yorker, 24 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for nuclear energy

• bioenergy