Die Kernenergie
Example: Viele Länder nutzen Kernenergie zur Stromerzeugung.
Definition
"Kernenergie" refers to the energy released during nuclear reactions, especially by splitting or combining atomic nuclei, used primarily for generating electricity in power plants.
Etymology
The word "Kernenergie" comes from the German words "Kern" meaning core or nucleus, and "Energie" meaning energy. It literally translates to 'nuclear energy,' reflecting its origin in the energy contained within atomic nuclei.
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"Die Kernenergie" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Energy - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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