The nuclear power plant
Example: Nuclear power plant generates electricity from nuclear fuel
Definition
"The nuclear power plant" refers to a facility that generates electricity by harnessing the energy released from nuclear reactions, typically through fission of uranium or plutonium. This process produces heat, which is used to generate steam that drives turbines and generates electrical power.
Etymology
The term "the nuclear power plant" combines 'nuclear,' derived from the Latin 'nucleus' meaning 'kernel' or 'core,' referring to the atomic nucleus involved in the reactions, with 'power plant,' a term for facilities that convert energy into electricity. The phrase reflects the plant's role in producing energy through nuclear processes.
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"The nuclear power plant" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Energy - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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