nuclear energy

noun

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

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Since renewable energy sources cannot meet demand, China is also investing heavily in nuclear energy projects, commissioning a record number of power plants over the last few years. Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 2026 The panel will advise her, Iowa lawmakers and relevant state agencies on nuclear energy. Marissa Payne, Des Moines Register, 6 Jan. 2026 With those possibilities in mind, Jim Desmond of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors recently introduced a resolution to explore potential pathways at SONGS for nascent initiatives on the nuclear energy horizon. Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Dec. 2025 And unlike nuclear energy, wind power does not create radioactive waste. Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nuclear energy

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