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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In January, tech giant Meta announced agreements with three US nuclear energy companies, making it one of the largest corporate buyers of such energy in the United States.

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As for US demands, Tehran has insisted since 2003 it is not seeking a nuclear weapon but has a right to enrich for civilian nuclear energy purposes.

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It is also exploring the use of small module reactors and nuclear energy, Hsiao adds.

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The Israeli report also said Iran would see an end to all sanctions and receive assistance in developing civil nuclear energy.

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The two sides also signed a deal on nuclear energy at the time, with Chinh saying his country would aim to build a nuclear power plant within five years.

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