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nuclear power plant
An industrial facility that generates heat through controlled nuclear fission in a reactor, which is then used to produce electric power. A synonym is 'Kernkraftwerk' (nuclear power plant).
Das letzte Atomkraftwerk in der Region wurde letztes Jahr vom Netz genommen.
The last nuclear power plant in the region was taken off the grid last year.
The word is a clear compound of 'Atom' (atom), 'Kraft' (power), and 'Werk' (plant, factory). So it is literally a facility that generates energy from atomic power.
Der Bau des Atomkraftwerks dauerte fast zehn Jahre.
The construction of the nuclear power plant took almost ten years.
In everyday language and in the media, the abbreviation 'AKW' is used very frequently. Sometimes you also read 'KKW' for the synonym 'Kernkraftwerk' (nuclear power plant).
Die Demonstration richtete sich gegen den Weiterbetrieb des AKW.
The demonstration was directed against the continued operation of the nuclear power plant.
Common verbs in connection with nuclear power plants describe their life cycle: 'ein Atomkraftwerk bauen' (to build a nuclear power plant), 'betreiben' (to operate), 'abschalten' (to shut down), 'stilllegen' (to decommission), or 'vom Netz nehmen' (to take off the grid).
Die Regierung hat beschlossen, das alte Atomkraftwerk endgültig stillzulegen.
The government has decided to permanently decommission the old nuclear power plant.
nuclear power plant
Both words refer to the same type of facility for generating energy or electricity. „Atomkraftwerk“ is the more common term and may be used especially in political discussions, while „Kernkraftwerk“ often sounds more neutral. „Kernkraftwerk“ is more suitable in a factual report, while „Atomkraftwerk“ is often used in a political debate.
Auf der Demonstration forderten viele Menschen die Schließung des Atomkraftwerks.
At the demonstration, many people called for the nuclear power plant to be shut down.
Der sachliche Bericht beschreibt den Betrieb des Kernkraftwerks.
The factual report describes the operation of the nuclear power plant.
