tears. pl n. 1. (Physiology) the clear salty solution secreted by the lacrimal glands that lubricates and cleanses the surface of the eyeball and inner surface of the eyelids. 2. a state of intense frustration (esp in the phrase bored to tears). 3. in tears weeping.
Nuclear power is energy which is produced with the use of a controlled nuclear reaction. Many nations use nuclear power plants to generate electricity for both civilian and military use, and some nations also utilize this type of energy to run parts of their naval fleets, especially submarines.
1.1 Current state of nuclear power generation in the U.S. Currently in the U.S. there are 65 nuclear power plants operating 104 nuclear reactors (see Figure 1-1). The last reactor to come into service was the Tennessee Valley Authority's (TVA) Watts Bar 1 in 1996. There is currently one nuclear reactor under construction that is projected to come