L'énergie nucléaire
Example: L'énergie nucléaire produit beaucoup d'électricité sans pollution directe.
Definition
"L'énergie nucléaire" refers to the energy released during nuclear reactions, such as fission or fusion. It is used to generate electricity and power, often noted for producing large amounts of energy with minimal direct pollution, as in the phrase: 'L'énergie nucléaire produit beaucoup d'électricité sans pollution directe.'
Etymology
The term "l'énergie nucléaire" combines the French word 'énergie,' derived from the Greek 'energeia' meaning activity or operation, with 'nucléaire,' relating to the nucleus of an atom. This reflects how nuclear energy originates from changes within atomic nuclei. Did you know? The concept became prominent in the 20th century with the development of nuclear power and weapons.
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"L'énergie nucléaire" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Energy - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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