high-energy
adjective
high-en·er·gy
ˈhī-ˈe-nər-jē 
1
a
: having such speed and kinetic energy as to exhibit relativistic departure from classical laws of motion
—used especially of elementary particles whose velocity has been imparted by an accelerator
b
: of or relating to high-energy particles
2
: yielding a relatively large amount of energy when undergoing hydrolysis
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However the other belt contained a substantial abundance of high-energy protons, too (protons are found also in the permanent radiation belts).
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Keith Cooper, Space.com, 11 Feb. 2025
Watch Lady Gaga's pre-Super Bowl performance Lady Gaga celebrates Super Bowl with 'sports' and 'spells'
Gaga also took to social media on Sunday to celebrate Super Bowl 59 with a high-energy dance video.
—Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 10 Feb. 2025
What to expect: Founder Cornell Jones created the weekly local movement with a welcoming community of high-energy individuals looking to exercise with people of all races and paces.
—Alexis Clinton, Axios, 10 Feb. 2025
Christian Cowan is known for his bold, glamorous, and high-energy designs that often feature vibrant colors, daring cuts, and statement-making embellishments.
—Essence, 8 Feb. 2025
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Keith Cooper, Space.com, 11 Feb. 2025
Watch Lady Gaga's pre-Super Bowl performance Lady Gaga celebrates Super Bowl with 'sports' and 'spells'
Gaga also took to social media on Sunday to celebrate Super Bowl 59 with a high-energy dance video.
—Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 10 Feb. 2025
What to expect: Founder Cornell Jones created the weekly local movement with a welcoming community of high-energy individuals looking to exercise with people of all races and paces.
—Alexis Clinton, Axios, 10 Feb. 2025
Christian Cowan is known for his bold, glamorous, and high-energy designs that often feature vibrant colors, daring cuts, and statement-making embellishments.
—Essence, 8 Feb. 2025
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“High-energy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-energy. Accessed 18 Feb. 2025.
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