fission energy
111atomic energy — All forms of energy released in the course of nuclear fission or nuclear transformation. 42 USC § 2014(c); 6 Am J2d Atomic E § 2 …
112nuclear fission — noun a nuclear reaction in which a large nucleus splits into smaller ones with the simultaneous release of energy Ant: nuclear fusion …
113nuclear fission — I (Roget s IV) n. Syn. fusion, atomic power, splitting the atom; see energy 3 , power 2 . II (Roget s 3 Superthesaurus) n. atom splitting, atom smashing, atomic reaction …
114nuclear energy — (Roget s 3 Superthesaurus) n. atomic power, fission power …
115nuclear fission — UK / US noun [uncountable] physics the process of separating the central part of an atom into parts in order to produce nuclear energy …
116nuclear fission — /njukliə ˈfɪʃən/ (say nyoohkleeuh fishuhn) noun the breakdown of an atomic nucleus of an element of relatively high atomic number into two or more nuclei of lower atomic number, with conversion of part of its mass into energy …
117Electric plant — (physical) A facility containing prime movers, electric generators, and auxiliary equipment for converting mechanical, chemical, and/or fission energy into electric energy. U.S. Dept. of Energy, Energy Information Administration s Energy… …
118Electric Power Plant — A facility or piece of equipment that produces electricity. *** A station containing prime movers, electric generators, and auxiliary equipment for converting mechanical, chemical, and/or fission energy into electric energy. U.S. Dept. of …
119Nuclear reactor — An apparatus in which a nuclear fission chain reaction can be initiated, controlled, and sustained at a specific rate. A reactor includes fuel (fissionable material), moderating material to control the rate of fission, a heavy walled pressure… …
120Nuclear electric power — (nuclear power) Electricity generated by the use of the thermal energy released from the fission of nuclear fuel in a reactor. U.S. Dept. of Energy, Energy Information Administration s Energy Glossary …
