atomic energy

noun

1. nuclear energy.

atomic energy

noun

1. another name for nuclear energy

atomic energy

1. See nuclear energy

Word History and Origins

Origin of atomic energy¹

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

Transcripts from hearings held by the Atomic Energy Commission in 1954 have recently been declassified and studied by scholars.

From The Daily Beast

One of these critics was William Borden, executive director of the congressional joint committee on atomic energy.

From The Daily Beast

The department has no jurisdiction over atomic energy secrets.

From The Daily Beast

“At present, few scientists foresee any serious or practical use for atomic energy,” an article read.

From The Daily Beast

ATOMIC ENERGY In 1938, Fortune magazine was disparaging about the future uses of atomic energy.

From The Daily Beast

As the title of the story indicates, he was even at that time occupied with the significance of atomic energy and nuclear physics.

From Project Gutenberg

You've achieved controlled, usable atomic energy through total annihilation of mass.

From Project Gutenberg

Further, the results of experiments upon radio-active materials reveals the presence of immense quantities of sub-atomic energy.

From Project Gutenberg

Oldsters, in whom the term "atomic energy" produced semantic reactions associated with Hiroshima.

From Project Gutenberg

Atomic energy as a potential force for destruction has not been controlled.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• nuclear power