Nuclear Energy
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Energy released by nuclear fission or nuclear fusion. |
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nuclear power plants: see note & X ref at POWER PLANTS |
Nuclear Energy Categories.
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Nuclear Fission - Nuclear reaction in which the nucleus of a heavy atom such as uranium or plutonium is split into two approximately equal parts by a neutron, charged particle, or photon. |
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Nuclear Fusion - Thermonuclear reaction in which the nuclei of an element of low atomic weight unite under extremely high temperature and pressure to form a nucleus of a heavier atom. |
Nuclear Energy Definitions and Terms
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