Nuclear Engineering (Noun)
Meaning
The branch of engineering concerned with the design and construction and operation of nuclear reactors.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The university's department of nuclear engineering is one of the most prestigious in the country.
- She pursued a career in nuclear engineering after completing her degree in physics.
- The company specializes in providing consulting services in nuclear engineering to power plants around the world.
- Nuclear engineering involves the application of principles of physics, mathematics, and materials science to the design and operation of nuclear reactors.
- He found the principles of nuclear engineering fascinating, especially the safety systems and emergency core cooling systems.