German word

Kernkraftwerk

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkɛɐ̯nˌkʁaftˌvɛɐ̯k/

Meaning

  • neuter nounnuclear power plant

Example

Wir besuchen heute das Kernkraftwerk.

We are visiting the nuclear power plant today.

Illustration for Kernkraftwerk (nuclear power plant)

More examples

Viele Bürger demonstrieren gegen das Kernkraftwerk.

Many citizens are demonstrating against the nuclear power plant.

Core concept

A turbine hall and reactor complex convert energy released inside atomic nuclei into electric power for the grid.

Common phrases

  • gegen das Kernkraftwerk demonstrieren

    demonstrate against the nuclear power plant

  • ein Kernkraftwerk umrüsten

    retrofit a nuclear power plant

  • Rückbau des Kernkraftwerks

    decommissioning of the nuclear power plant

Similar words

Atomkraftwerk: A nuclear power plant that generates electricity from heat released by nuclear fission.
AKW: A common abbreviation for a nuclear power plant in German news and public discussion.
Atomreaktor: A device that produces heat through a chain reaction in atomic nuclei.
Reaktor: A device that produces heat through a nuclear reaction.

Definition in German

Ein Kraftwerk, das durch Nutzung der Kernenergie elektrische Energie erzeugt.

Word origin

The compound joins Kern for core or atomic nucleus with Kraft for power and Werk for a productive facility.

Usage tips

  • Atomkraftwerk is a common synonym, and the abbreviation AKW frequently appears in German news and public discussion.

Opposites

  • Solarkraftwerksolar power plantnoun
  • Windparkwind farmnoun

Related words

  • Kerntechniknuclear technologynoun
  • Kernkraftnuclear powernoun

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