nuclear energy

[noo-klee-er en-er-jee, nyoo-] / ˈnu kli ər ˈɛn ər dʒi, ˈnyu- /

NOUN

radioactive energy source

Synonyms

STRONGEST

atomic energy nuclear power

WEAK

atomic power fission power fusion power nuclear fission power nuclear fusion power thermonuclear energy thermonuclear power

Example Sentences

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The agreement, unveiled earlier this month, allows Meta to prepay for nuclear energy that will power its data centers in the region.

From Barron's

Global momentum is building around nuclear energy, with the International Atomic Energy Agency estimating that the world's nuclear power capacity could more than double by 2050.

From BBC

While nuclear energy holds much promise for solving energy needs, Landek anticipates that the technology could lead to more controversy once it arrives.

From MarketWatch

These clean sources include renewables – such as solar and wind – and nuclear energy.

From BBC

Because Constellation is unregulated and selling into the wholesale market, the credit guarantees rates that the company gets for nuclear energy, and it has “significantly derisked their business,” according to Sallee.

From MarketWatch