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

Relations between the two nations cooled considerably – Canada suspended support to India’s atomic energy programme.

From BBC

The UN's atomic energy watchdog has repeatedly warned that attacking the plant could risk nuclear disaster.

From BBC

Girl power may have bested atomic energy at the box office in last summer’s “Barbenheimer” showdown.

From Los Angeles Times

“My dream would be to have an international convention about neurotechnology, just like we had one about atomic energy and about certain things, with its own treaty,” he said.

From Salon

Its atomic energy board was established in 2020, shortly after Russia and Rwanda signed an agreement to construct a nuclear science and technology center in Rwanda.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• nuclear power