De kernenergie
Example: De kernenergie kan helpen om minder CO2 uit te stoten.
Definition
"Kernenergie" refers to the energy released during nuclear fission or fusion within an atom's nucleus, often used as a powerful source of electricity generation with the potential to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
Etymology
The word "kernenergie" comes from the Dutch words "kern" meaning 'core' or 'nucleus' and "energie" meaning 'energy.' It literally translates to 'nuclear energy,' reflecting its origin from the core of atoms. Did you know? The term gained prominence in the 20th century with the development of nuclear power technology.
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"De kernenergie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Energy - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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