nuclear power

noun

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

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Ukraine's Energy Ministry said Saturday's missile attacks damaged networks that carry electricity from nuclear power plants to Kyiv and central regions, as well as multiple other power facilities. — Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026 Ukraine’s Energy Ministry said Saturday’s missile attacks damaged networks that carry electricity from nuclear power plants to Kyiv and central regions, as well as other power facilities. — Derek Gatopoulos, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026 Running on nuclear power, and continuing to deliver valuable science from deep space, the Voyagers saw their missions extended repeatedly. — Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 5 Nov. 2026 Turkey is also looking to nuclear power to reduce its energy dependence. — ABC News, 5 Nov. 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 13 Nov. 2026.

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