'nuclear power' definitions:
Definition of 'nuclear power'
From: WordNet
noun
Nuclear energy regarded as a source of electricity for the power grid (for civilian use) [syn: atomic power, nuclear power]
Definition of 'nuclear power'
From: GCIDE
- nuclear power \nuclear power\ n.
- 1. Power derived from nuclear reactions; -- used at present especially of electrical power generated in atomic reactors, but encompassing also fusion power.
- Syn: atomic energy, atomic power, nuclear energy, nuclear energy. [WordNet 1.5]
- 2. A country possessing nuclear weapons. [PJC]
Synonyms of 'nuclear power'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- activation energy,
- AEC,
- atomic energy,
- Atomic Energy Commission,
- atomic power,
- atomic project,
- atomic research,
- binding energy,
- electric power,
- electropower,
- energy level,
- horsepower,
- hydraulic power,
- hydroelectric power,
- impulse,
- jet power,
- manpower,
- mass energy,
- nuclear energy,
- piston power,
- propulsion,
- rocket power,
- solar power,
- steam power,
- thermonuclear power,
- thrust,
- water power