atomic energy
noun/əˌtɒmɪk ˈenədʒi/
/əˌtɑːmɪk ˈenərdʒi/
(also atomic power
[uncountable]/əˌtɒmɪk ˈpaʊə(r)/
/əˌtɑːmɪk ˈpaʊər/
, nuclear energy, nuclear power)- 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 environmentc1, Physics and chemistryc1
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