La central nuclear
Example: La central nuclear produce electricidad para toda la ciudad.
Definition
"La central nuclear" refers to a power plant that generates electricity through nuclear reactions, typically by splitting atoms in a process called nuclear fission. This facility produces large amounts of energy used to supply power to cities and industries.
Etymology
The term "la central nuclear" comes from Spanish, where "central" means a power station or plant, and "nuclear" relates to the nucleus of an atom. The phrase literally translates to 'the nuclear plant,' emphasizing its function in harnessing atomic energy for electricity. Did you know that nuclear power plants became prominent in the mid-20th century as an innovative energy source?
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"La central nuclear" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Energy - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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