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/ˈnjuːkliər ˈpaʊər/ · nu kle ar pow er
noun
  1. Power, especially electrical power, obtained using nuclear fission or nuclear fusion. The nuclear power plant generated enough electricity to power a small city.
  2. A nation that possesses nuclear weapons. The country's nuclear power status made it a key player in international diplomacy.

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Did you know? The first nuclear power plant, Calder Hall, was opened in Sellafield, United Kingdom in 1956, marking the beginning of the nuclear power era.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 15, 2026