nuclear energy
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nuclear energy
Energy that is released through the splitting or fusion of atomic nuclei, especially for generating electricity in nuclear power plants. Synonymous with nuclear power.
Die Nutzung der Atomenergie ist wegen der Risiken und des Atommülls sehr umstritten.
The use of nuclear energy is very controversial because of the risks and nuclear waste.
The word is made up of 'Atom' (atom) and 'Energie' (energy). So it literally describes the energy that is obtained from atoms.
Der Anteil der Atomenergie an der Stromerzeugung sinkt in Deutschland.
The share of nuclear energy in electricity generation is decreasing in Germany.
Common verbs with this noun are 'Atomenergie nutzen' (to use nuclear energy) or 'Atomenergie erzeugen' (to generate nuclear energy). A very important political phrase is 'der Ausstieg aus der Atomenergie' (the phase-out of nuclear energy).
Einige Wissenschaftler arbeiten an neuen Wegen, um Atomenergie sicher zu nutzen.
Some scientists are working on new ways to use nuclear energy safely.
This word is mainly used in formal contexts such as the news, politics, science, and environmental discussions.
In der politischen Debatte ging es um die Zukunft der Atomenergie.
The political debate was about the future of nuclear energy.
nuclear power
Atomkraft and Atomenergie can both refer to energy from atomic nuclei and its use to generate electricity. Atomenergie tends to emphasize the form of energy itself, while Atomkraft often also refers to its technological use. Both words are possible in many sentences; the choice mainly depends on this focus.
Der Vortrag erklärt, wie Atomenergie bei der Spaltung von Atomkernen entsteht.
The lecture explains how nuclear energy is produced when atomic nuclei undergo fission.
Viele Menschen diskutieren über die Nutzung der Atomkraft zur Stromerzeugung.
Many people are discussing the use of nuclear power to generate electricity.
