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/nuˈklɪər ˈɛnədʒi/ · nu·cle·ar en·er·gy
noun
  1. The energy released by a nuclear reaction; either through nuclear fission or nuclear fusion. The nuclear power plant generates electricity using the energy released by nuclear fission.
noun
  1. Such energy used as a power source. Nuclear energy is a significant contributor to the country's electricity generation.

Synonyms

atomic energynuclear powerfission energyfusion energynuclear forcenuclear power source

Antonyms

renewable energysustainable energyfossil fuel energy
Did you know? The first nuclear power plant, Calder Hall, was opened in 1956 in Sellafield, United Kingdom, marking the beginning of the nuclear energy era.

Related terms

nuclear fissionnuclear fusionnuclear power plantatomic energynuclear reaction
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 15, 2026