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- Nuclear energy | Definition, Sources, Uses, & Facts | Britannicanuclear energy, also called atomic energy, energy that is released in significant amounts in processes that affect atomic nuclei, the dense cores of atoms. It is distinct from the energy of other atomic phenomena such as ordinary chemical reactions, which involve only the orbital electrons of atoms.
- Nuclear Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster: used in or produced by a nuclear reaction (such as fission) nuclear fuel nuclear waste nuclear energy c (1) : being a weapon whose destructive power derives from an uncontrolled nuclear reaction (2) : of, produced by, or involving nuclear weapons the nuclear age nuclear war (3) : armed with nuclear weapons nuclear powers d
- Nuclear | Department of EnergyNuclear power, the use of sustained nuclear fission to generate heat and electricity, contributes nearly 20 percent of the electricity generated in America. The United States has used nuclear power for more than 60 years to produce reliable, low-carbon energy and to support national defense activities. The Energy Department's Office of Nuclear Energy ’s primary mission is to advance nuclear power as a resource capable of making major contributions in meeting our nation’s energy supply, ...
- What Is Nuclear Energy?Nuclear energy comes from splitting atoms in a reactor to heat water into steam, turn a turbine and generate electricity. Ninety-two nuclear reactors in 28 states generate nearly 20 percent of the nation’s electricity, all without carbon emissions because reactors use uranium, not fossil fuels. These plants are always on: well-operated to avoid interruptions and built to withstand extreme weather, supporting the grid 24/7.
- Nuclear Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.comadjective. pertaining to or involving atomic weapons: nuclear war. operated or powered by atomic energy: a nuclear submarine. (of a nation or group of nations) having atomic weapons. of, relating to, or forming a nucleus. of, relating to, or like the nuclear family: nuclear bonds. noun Informal.
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