nuclear energy

noun

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

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Helium plays an important role in wind, solar and nuclear energy production, space exploration, medical imaging and research. — Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026 For Griffin, that means supporting AI and building data centers in America, while also pursuing advances in nuclear energy, batteries, and robotics. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026 Holtec says its efforts will restore baseload power, strengthen energy security and demonstrate the role of nuclear energy in meeting the nation’s growing electricity demands. — Jennifer McDermott, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026 Holtec says its efforts will restore baseload power, strengthen energy security and demonstrate the role of nuclear energy in meeting the nation's growing electricity demands. — ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nuclear energy

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“Nuclear energy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nuclear%20energy. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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