nuclear energy

• Energia liberada em processos de fissão ou fusão nuclear, geralmente utilizada para gerar eletricidade em usinas. Também se refere ao setor ou à tecnologia que produz esse tipo de energia.

Energy released during nuclear fission or fusion, typically used to generate electricity in power plants.

1. Energy from atomic reactionsB2formal

   Energy released during nuclear fission or fusion, used for generating electricity and other applications.

   Energia de reações nucleares

   • Nuclear energy provides a significant portion of the world's electricity.
   • The debate about nuclear energy often focuses on safety and waste disposal.
   • Many countries are investing in nuclear energy to reduce carbon emissions.

2. Power source for weaponsC1formal

   The energy harnessed from nuclear reactions, also used in the development of nuclear weapons.

   Fonte de energia para armas

   • The treaty aims to limit the spread of nuclear energy technology for military purposes.
   • Nuclear energy has both peaceful and destructive applications.
   • The history of nuclear energy is closely tied to the development of the atomic bomb.