nuclear engineering
[/ˈnjuːkliər ˌɛndʒɪˈnɪrɪŋ/]
noun
engenharia nuclear
1. The branch of engineering concerned with the design, construction, and operation of nuclear reactors and related systems for power generation, medical applications, and research
Nuclear engineering requires expertise in physics, materials science, and safety protocols.
A engenharia nuclear requer experiência em física, ciência dos materiais e protocolos de segurança.
2. The field of study and professional practice involving the application of nuclear science to practical engineering problems
She pursued a degree in nuclear engineering to work on sustainable energy solutions.
Ela seguiu um curso de engenharia nuclear para trabalhar em soluções de energia sustentável.
Brazil has a significant nuclear engineering sector, including Eletronuclear and research institutions. Nuclear engineering is respected in Brazilian academia and industry, particularly in energy generation and medical applications. The field is considered prestigious and contributes to Brazil's energy independence.
Related Idioms & Phrases
nuclear option (colloquial usage unrelated to engineering)
splitting the atom (related scientific concept)
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