potential energy
noun
: the energy that a piece of matter has because of its position or nature or because of the arrangement of parts
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The resulting risk environment in energy is highly complex, and organizations will be challenged to traverse emerging political developments, regulatory and policy changes, potential energy price volatility, technology advances and supply chain disruption.
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Vince Tizzio, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Nutrients and water move through the soil due to differences in potential energy.
—Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2025
Advertisement There are many potential energy and climate change implications of the U.S.-initiated trade dispute.
—Justin Worland/houston, TIME, 14 Mar. 2025
The passage sets the stage for advancing Trump's domestic policy agenda, including tax cuts, border security measures and potential energy cuts.
—Lauren Floyd, Axios, 28 Feb. 2025
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Vince Tizzio, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Nutrients and water move through the soil due to differences in potential energy.
—Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2025
Advertisement There are many potential energy and climate change implications of the U.S.-initiated trade dispute.
—Justin Worland/houston, TIME, 14 Mar. 2025
The passage sets the stage for advancing Trump's domestic policy agenda, including tax cuts, border security measures and potential energy cuts.
—Lauren Floyd, Axios, 28 Feb. 2025
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“Potential energy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/potential%20energy. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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