nuclear power
"Nuclear power" plays a crucial role in electricity generation and geopolitics due to its potential for both energy production and weaponization.
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Definition
B2Energy Production
(technical)Electricity generated by the heat from nuclear reactions, typically fission, in a reactor.
Example
- Many countries rely on nuclear power to reduce their carbon emissions.
- The nuclear power plant provides electricity to millions of homes.
C1Geopolitics
(formal)A nation that has developed and possesses nuclear weapons.
Example
- The treaty aimed to prevent the spread of nuclear power among nations.
- Nuclear power status can significantly influence a country's international relations.
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