nuclear energy

noun

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

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Any plan that relies on nuclear energy breakthroughs on a tight timeline carries plenty of risk. — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 1 July 2026 Wielding his Cold War engineering credentials and often dressed in a suit and tie, Heronemus fought hard against nuclear energy, arguing that wind was a far safer and cost-competitive resource. — IEEE Spectrum, 15 June 2026 Demand for these components is expected to rise as the country accelerates work on hypersonic weapons, missile defense systems, commercial launch vehicles, and advanced nuclear energy projects. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 26 June 2026 Those technical talks will be held at the expert level, with working groups on various subjects including nuclear energy and sanctions, beginning June 30, said Rubio on Wednesday. — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for nuclear energy

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