nuclear power

noun

physics
: energy that is created by splitting apart the nuclei of atoms

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The disaster caused a catastrophic meltdown at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, leading to the evacuation of over 150,000 residents and widespread radioactive contamination. John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025 For the past 12 years, Zion Mayor Billy McKinney said the city sought relief from the impact of the closure of the Exelon nuclear power plant. Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2025 Significant damage has not yet been reported, and there have been no abnormalities in the radiation levels or operations in regional nuclear power plants, officials said. Anthony Trotter, ABC News, 13 Jan. 2025 On energy, Musk backed Germany's renewable ambitions but agreed with Weidel that turning off the nuclear power plants was a bad idea. Sarah Marsh and Thomas Escritt, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for nuclear power 

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“Nuclear power.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nuclear%20power. Accessed 19 Jan. 2025.

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