nuclear engineer

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  1. nuclear medicine
    the branch of medicine that uses radioactive materials either to image a patient's body or to destroy diseased cells
    Some engineers will be needed to work in defense-related areas and to develop nuclear medicine technology.
  2. nuclear power
    nuclear energy regarded as a source of electricity for the power grid (for civilian use)
    Major employers:

    Power companies
    Research and testing firms
    Federal government agencies
    Nuclear waste treatment companies


    Outlook

    Because of concerns over the safety and cost of nuclear power, no new nuclear plants are being built
  3. nuclear
    constituting the core or central part
    Nuclear engineers who work full time usually receive benefits.
  4. reactor
    apparatus to maintain and control a nuclear reaction
    They will be needed to research and develop new designs for reactors.
  5. spur
    a prod on a rider's heel used to urge a horse onward
    In addition, increased interest in nuclear power as an energy source will spur demand for nuclear engineers.
  6. operate
    perform as expected when applied
    However, nuclear engineers will be needed to operate existing plants.
  7. comparison
    the act of examining resemblances
    View the Regional Wage Comparison Chart for:

    Nuclear Engineers


    Employment

    Information on the number of nuclear engineers working in Minnesota is not available.
  8. defense
    the act of guarding someone or something against attack
    Some engineers will be needed to work in defense-related areas and to develop nuclear medicine technology.
  9. energy
    forceful exertion
    In addition, increased interest in nuclear power as an energy source will spur demand for nuclear engineers.
Created on Thu Jun 09 12:11:01 EDT 2011 (updated Thu Jun 09 13:10:58 EDT 2011)

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