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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India also offered significant concessions, including an overhaul of its nuclear liability laws and permitting private investment in nuclear energy—changes long sought by the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

That has led some of those companies to invest in alternative energy sources, such as nuclear energy, and even to consider putting data centers in space that can draw power from the sun.

From MarketWatch

Before that, he worked as correspondent in Paris covering subjects including fashion, nuclear energy and tech.

From The Wall Street Journal

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