nuclear power
Americannoun
noun
Pronunciation
See nuclear ( def. ).
Etymology
Origin of nuclear power
First recorded in 1925–30
Example Sentences
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That’s about as much as a nuclear power plant provides, or enough to power San Francisco at peak demand.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
When paired with a nuclear power source, they could reduce the total mass needed for launch while enabling heavier payloads for human missions.
From Science Daily • May 6, 2026
In the western Spanish village of Almaraz, the uncertain future of the country's biggest nuclear power plant casts a pall over daily life.
From Barron's • May 4, 2026
His fundamental difference with the SNP remains the independence question, even if Labour's support for new nuclear power stations does offer an alternative dividing line.
From BBC • May 1, 2026
The same is true for nuclear power plant workers.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
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