nuclear energy

noun

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

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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 While nuclear energy in the past meant massive setups that were often associated with delays and cost overruns, nuclear energy of the future is looking to build smaller reactors and at scale to keep costs under control. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026 Slotterbeck said his priorities are keeping power affordable, protecting the environment and exploring nuclear energy. — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 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 21 Oct. 2026.

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