Kernenergie
dieNounnuclear energy
English translations
- 01
nuclear energy
Word details
- German meaning
- Kernenergie ist die Energie, die bei der Spaltung von Atomkernen freigesetzt wird und zur Stromerzeugung genutzt werden kann.
- English meaning
- Nuclear energy is the energy released during the splitting of atomic nuclei, which can be used to generate electricity.
- Synonym
- Atomenergie, Nuklearenergie
- German example
- Die Nutzung von Kernenergie ist umstritten, da sie Risiken birgt, aber auch eine effiziente Energiequelle darstellt.
- English example
- The use of nuclear energy is controversial because it carries risks, but it is also an efficient energy source.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Kernenergie
- Plural Form
- None
Related words
- Atomzeitalter
Atomic Age
- nuklear
Nuclear
- Atomenergie
nuclear energy
- Reaktortechnik
Reactor technology
- Atomkraft
nuclear power
- Atomstrom
Nuclear power, atomic energy
- Kerntechnik
Nuclear technology is the technology dealing with the use of nuclear energy, especially in nuclear power plants.
Example sentences with “Kernenergie”
Die Debatte um Kernenergie bleibt aktuell. (The debate about nuclear energy remains current.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'Kernenergie' used in the plural?
It is rarely used in the plural, but if necessary, it would be 'die Kernenergien' (referring to different types of nuclear power).