nuclear power

noun

physics

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

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The need for carbon-free energy has led to a major comeback for nuclear power, promising on-demand supply without emissions. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026 First, the technology companies banking their futures on AI are also keen on a revival of nuclear power to provide the electricity for all those data centers. — Andrew Moseman, IEEE Spectrum, 8 Oct. 2026 The usual answer to this has been to rely on nuclear power to make it through the night, but there is an alternative that steals a page from Earth's playbook. — David Szondy october 07, New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2026 Google signed the 20-year deal with Constellation, the leading nuclear power plant operator in the US. — Justine Calma, The Verge, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nuclear power

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