| 单词 | atomic power |
| 释义 | > as lemmasatomic power atomic power n. (originally) †power obtained from or affecting an atom (obsolete); (now) spec. = nuclear power n. (a) at nuclear adj. and n. Compounds 2a. ΘΚΠ the world > matter > physics > atomic nucleus > nuclear fission > [noun] > energy from heavy elements atomic power1824 atomic energy1854 nuclear energy1927 nuclear power1945 nuclear1975 1824 R. Phillips Four Dialogues iii. 129 The ratio of the power is similar to those of the gaseous powers called oxygen and hydrogen. The general test is relative power, or ratio of power, and sound nomenclature should indicate atomic power, and its ratios, not absolute principles. 1847 J. Tudor Sacred Geol. iii. 166 This supposes that the atoms which are impelled, and the atomic power which impels, are equally indestructible and constant. 1914 H. G. Wells in Cent. Mag. 87 704/2 The year of crisis that followed the release of atomic power. 1951 I. Asimov Foundation iii. i. 86 Those who are left..can penetrate at a bound to atomic power, to electronics, to the theory of the hyperwarp. 2003 Amer. Econ. Rev. 93 1402/1 The influence of atomic power on productivity in the electric power generating sector proved eventually a mixed blessing. < as lemmas |
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