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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Today, all of the world’s nuclear energy is generated from fission, the process of splitting the nucleus of an atom.

From Barron's

He believes nuclear energy will eventually flourish in the U.S., due in part to the immense amount of power required to run and train artificial-intelligence models.

From MarketWatch

"It's prudent to have a mix of renewables and nuclear energy," he says.

From BBC

A Reform source said the two politicians discussed small boat crossings and energy policy, particularly nuclear energy.

From BBC