Energy Production Vocabulary

noun the action of dividing or splitting something into two or more parts

verb to undergo fission, especially nuclear fission

• Nuclear fission is a process in which the nucleus of an atom splits into two or more smaller nuclei.
• The scientists are studying the process of fission in the lab.
• I heard that fission can create a lot of energy when done properly.
• The breakup of the band was like a fission, causing a lot of tension and division among the members.

verb to convert into gas, especially by the application of heat

• The company plans to gasify coal to produce synthetic natural gas.
• They're going to turn coal into gas.
• They're gonna gasify that coal.
• She had the ability to gasify any problem, turning it into a manageable solution.

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb, indicating the manner, place, time, or degree of the action or state

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• The factory is currently in operation, producing goods for export.
• The restaurant down the street is still in operation, serving delicious food.
• That old car is barely in operation anymore, it's on its last legs.
• His brain was in operation as he worked through the complex problem.

noun The term 'power plant' refers to the entire facility, including the generators, turbines, and other equipment used in the electricity generation process.

• The power plant is responsible for generating electricity for the entire city.
• Did you know the power plant is shutting down for maintenance next week?
• I heard the power plant is getting a major upgrade soon.
• Her determination was like a power plant, fueling her success.