De kerncentrale
Example: De kerncentrale levert elektriciteit aan de hele regio.
Definition
"De kerncentrale" refers to a nuclear power plant, a facility where nuclear energy is harnessed to generate electricity, typically supplying power to large areas such as entire regions or countries through controlled nuclear reactions.
Etymology
The term "de kerncentrale" comes from Dutch, where 'kern' means 'core' or 'nucleus,' referring to the atomic nucleus involved in nuclear reactions, and 'centrale' means 'plant' or 'station.' Together, they describe a power station centered around nuclear energy. Did you know? The word 'kern' shares roots with the English word 'kernel,' both implying a central or vital part.
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"De kerncentrale" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Energy - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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the nuclear power plant