nuclear power

noun

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

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Coal and nuclear pivot The government has sought to pivot to coal as an alternative source, removing an 80% maximum operation limit, and nuclear energy by raising the nuclear power plant utilization rate from around 70% to over 80%. Anniek Bao, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026 Across Asia, countries are investing heavily in nuclear power, hydrogen infrastructure, and grid expansion to secure long-term resilience. Derek Chollet, semafor.com, 25 Mar. 2026 Of the 423 nuclear power reactors currently in service, roughly half are projected to begin decommissioning by 2050, according to data from the IAEA. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026 The Fars news agency, which is close to the Revolutionary Guard, published a list of such facilities, including the United Arab Emirates' nuclear power plant. Arkansas Online, 24 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nuclear power

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“Nuclear power.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nuclear%20power. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.

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