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nuclear

[noo-klee-er, nyoo-, -kyuh-ler] / ˈnu kli ər, ˈnju-, -kjə lər /




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Their work could provide a clearer picture of how Chornobyl's nuclear materials change over time and how long their environmental effects may persist.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2026

“The beauty of nuclear propulsion is that speed is free.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

Kofi Asante wants to float a nuclear reactor on a barge off the Port of Long Beach—and government officials are actively trying to help make it happen.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026

The country's electricity is generated from a wide range of sources, including renewables such as solar and wind, as well as more traditional gas-fired and nuclear power stations.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

The new Soviet leaders quickly expanded their stockpile of nuclear weapons.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin


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