nuclear power

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noun

power derived from nuclear energy.

Origin of nuclear power

First recorded in 1925–30

Also called atomic power.

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Examples from the Web for nuclear power

Contemporary Examples

Initial worries spread to America's nuclear-power plants, six of which are along the East Coast in the zone of the quake.
The Earthquake That Wasn’t
Daniel Stone
August 23, 2011

Historical Examples

He may apply the principles of his science to improving the standard of living, as he did by developing the nuclear-power plants.
Careers in Atomic Energy
Loyce McIlhenny

British Dictionary definitions for nuclear power

nuclear power

noun

power, esp electrical or motive, produced by a nuclear reactorAlso called: atomic power

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nuclear power

The electrical power generated by a nuclear reactor.

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Examples from the Web for nuclear power

Contemporary Examples

Initial worries spread to America's nuclear-power plants, six of which are along the East Coast in the zone of the quake.

Historical Examples

He may apply the principles of his science to improving the standard of living, as he did by developing the nuclear-power plants.

nuclear power

nuclear power

Origin of nuclear power