nuclear power

American  

[noo-klee-er pau-er, nyoo-] / ˈnu kli ər ˈpaʊ ər, ˈnju- /

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

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Example Sentences

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nuclear power

He said however it would take "until 2030" to know whether Turkey would have enough nuclear power by 2040 to replace coal.

From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2026

That is comparable to the combined yearly electricity production of roughly 130 continuously operating nuclear power plants, each with a capacity of about one gigawatt.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 5, 2026

The upgrades to the Saxmundham rail junction on the east Suffolk line were carried out over nine days, to improve the railway's reliability and support future freight services to the nuclear power station.

From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026

North Korea has deepened ties with Russia and China in recent years and strives to be recognized as a formidable nuclear power rather than a rogue nation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026

He washes his own equipment and uniforms after every practice and game, though, and he takes showers that seem like the kind that workers get after there’s a chemical leak at a nuclear power plant.

From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen

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