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Definition of Nuclear energy

1. Noun. The energy released by a nuclear reaction.

Definition of Nuclear energy

1. Noun. (physics) the energy released by a nuclear reaction; either through nuclear fission or nuclear fusion ¹

2. Noun. such energy used as a power source ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Nuclear energy

1. Energy released by nuclear fission or nuclear fusion. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Nuclear Energy

Literary usage of Nuclear energy

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Energy Policies of Iea Countries by International Energy Agency (2002)
"These are implemented by the Laender Committee for nuclear energy (LAA) where all Laender are represented. The Atomic Energy Act (Atomgesetz), together with ..."

2. Energy Policies of IEA Countries by International Energy Agency (1999)
"nuclear energy The Government of Japan rates nuclear power plants highly on the grounds of the stability of fuel supply and fuel price, ..."

3. Energy Education Resources: Kindergarten Through 12th Grade (1998) edited by Paula Altman (1999)
"148 US Department of Energy Office of nuclear energy, Science and Technology ... Responds to public inquiries about DOE's civilian nuclear energy program. ..."

4. Defense Conversion: Redirecting R&D by DIANE Publishing Company (1994)
"INEL is sometimes categorized separately as a "nuclear energy" laboratory because its work is concentrated largely in producing nuclear materials (mostly ..."

5. Nuclear Legislation, Analytical Study Nuclear Legislation, Analytical Study by Nea (1999)
"... The nuclear energy Research Advisory Committee was established on October 1, 1998 to advise the Secretary through the Director of the Office of Nuclear ..."

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