: energy that is created by splitting apart the nuclei of atoms
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With this pattern, if conflict escalates further, Iran could even target nuclear power stations.—Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026 By supporting research, workforce development, and advanced nuclear infrastructure, the laboratory will help reinforce domestic capabilities in both civilian nuclear power and national security applications.—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026 With habitats in place, along with solar and nuclear power stations, rotating astronaut crews could live and work on the moon for long durations much like space station fliers have done in Earth orbit for the past quarter century.—William Harwood, CBS News, 9 June 2026 That enrichment level is typically used for commercial nuclear power reactors.—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 6 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for nuclear power