nuclear energy

noun

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

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Oklo is likely to gain even more steam as the nuclear energy firm leverages support from the federal government to accelerate its nuclear reactor business, according to HSBC. Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026 The European Commission has shifted its perception of nuclear energy and views it as part of clean energy, along with wind and solar power, to achieve climate goals. Vladimir Isachenkov, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026 The European Commission has shifted its perception of nuclear energy and views it as part of clean energy, along with wind and solar power, to achieve climate goals. ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026 The development of nuclear energy is a component of the national energy sector. Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nuclear energy

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