nuclear power

American  

[noo-klee-er pou-er, nyoo-] / ˈnu kli ər ˈpaʊ ər, ˈnyu- /

noun

1. power derived from nuclear energy.

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nuclear power British  

noun

1. Also called: atomic power.  power, esp electrical or motive, produced by a nuclear reactor

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nuclear power Cultural  

1. The electrical power generated by a nuclear reactor.

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Pronunciation

See nuclear ( def. ).

Etymology

Origin of nuclear power

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

Major technology companies have joined with energy companies to develop new sources of energy, including nuclear power.

From The Wall Street Journal

This is the latest installment in Japan's nuclear power reboot, which still has a long way to go.

From BBC

The world's biggest nuclear power plant is set to restart on Wednesday for the first time since the 2011 Fukushima disaster, its Japanese operator said, despite persistent safety concerns among residents.

From Barron's

The latest spat, however, could accelerate Europe’s efforts to wean itself off of natural gas, in favor of cleaner alternatives, including renewables or nuclear power.

From Barron's

Solutions like upgrading the power grid, generating electricity onsite at data centers and nuclear power will take years to implement, experts say.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

• atomic energy