atomic energy
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of atomic energy
First recorded in 1905–10
Example Sentences
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Renewed interest in atomic energy and AI mania are colliding at the Idaho National Lab—where Oklo and rivals hope to revive the long-stagnant industry.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
Marcos offered no specifics about his atomic energy plans, the Philippines announced a deal with the United States in May 2024 to train Filipinos how to build and operate nuclear power plants.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
The incident comes as Japan attempts to revive its atomic energy programme, which has been stalled for more than a decade.
From BBC ● Jan. 7, 2026
These interactions can produce small shifts in atomic energy levels, and quantum spin sensors detect those shifts as pseudomagnetic fields.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 6, 2025
He had unscrewed the chest plate of the nearest as he spoke, inserted the two-inch sphere that contained the tiny spark of atomic energy that was a robot’s life.
From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov
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