原子能 (yuán zǐ néng) — atomic energy
Definition
Refers to the energy released from splitting or fusing atoms (nuclear energy). It is the scientific/scientific-news term; 核能 is the more common everyday word for the same thing.
noun
atomic energy
Examples
- 原子能。Xǔ duō guó jiā dōu zài fā zhǎn yuán zǐ néng fā diàn jì shù.Many countries are developing atomic energy power generation technology.
- 原子能。yuán zǐ néng Shì yì zhǒng qīng jié dàn zhēng yì hěn dà de néng yuán.Atomic energy is a clean but highly controversial energy source.
- 原子能。Tā men zhèng zài yán jiū rú hé gèng ān quán dì lì yòng yuán zǐ néng.They are researching how to use atomic energy more safely.
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