nuclear power

/ˈnukliər ˈpaʊər/
/ˈnukliə ˈpaʊə/
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Definitions of nuclear power
  1. noun
    nuclear energy regarded as a source of electricity for the power grid (for civilian use)
    synonyms: atomic power
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    type of:
    atomic energy, nuclear energy
    the energy released by a nuclear reaction
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