nuclear energy
noun/ˌnjuːkliər ˈenədʒi/
/ˌnuːkliər ˈenərdʒi/
(also nuclear power, atomic energy, atomic power)
[uncountable]- a powerful form of energy produced by changing matter into energy by splitting the nuclei (= central parts) of atoms. It is used to produce electricity.Topics The environmentb1, Physics and chemistryb1
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