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nuclear energy. noun. 1  The energy released by a nuclear reaction, especially by fission or fusion. 2  Nuclear energy regarded as a source of power. 3  Also called atomic energy. plant for the production of atomic or nuclear energy. A plant for the production of atomic or nuclear energy. Nuclear energy is a source of power which is created from energy released by a nuclear reaction.
Definition of nuclear for Students. 1  1 : of, relating to, or being a nucleus (as of a cell) 2  2 : of or relating to the nucleus of the atom Fission is a nuclear reaction. 3  3 : produced by a nuclear reaction nuclear energy. 4  4 : of, relating to, or being a weapon whose destructive power comes from an uncontrolled nuclear reaction.