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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They said they had uncovered an extensive scheme to take kickbacks and influence state-owned companies including state nuclear energy firm Enerhoatom.

From BBC

In December, it overhauled its nuclear sector to allow for private investment and rolled back a liability law that had held back U.S. firms from pursuing nuclear energy deals in the country.

From The Wall Street Journal

When the turbines fell silent at Wylfa exactly ten years ago today, Wales lost its last source of nuclear energy.

From BBC

The idea of powering commercial ships with nuclear energy has been talked about for decades, but has never moved forward because of costs and safety concerns.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Does that sound like a nuclear renaissance to you?” said Mycle Schneider, who publishes the World Nuclear Industry Status Report, an annual look at nuclear energy activity worldwide.

From The Wall Street Journal