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
The Navy said using nuclear power for propulsion would allow the ship to travel longer distances and faster.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
And nuclear power is booming thanks to accelerating electricity demand driven by AI data centers.
From Barron's • May 6, 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
Comparable economies of expression can be obtained by comparing the high safety index associated with nuclear power with the relatively low safety index for burning coal.
From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos
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