atomic energy

American  

noun

1. nuclear energy.

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atomic energy British  

noun

1. another name for nuclear energy

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atomic energy Scientific  

1. See nuclear energy

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Etymology

Origin of atomic energy

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

Friday's decision demonstrates Japan's desire to move towards increased use of atomic energy to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels as it pursues a goal of net zero carbon emissions.

From BBC

However, the resource-poor nation now wants to revive atomic energy to reduce its heavy dependence on fossil fuels, achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 and meet growing energy needs from artificial intelligence.

From Barron's

Relations between the two nations cooled considerably – Canada suspended support to India’s atomic energy programme.

From BBC

The UN's atomic energy watchdog has repeatedly warned that attacking the plant could risk nuclear disaster.

From BBC

Girl power may have bested atomic energy at the box office in last summer’s “Barbenheimer” showdown.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• nuclear power