"Civil nuclear" refers to the peaceful use of nuclear energy for generating electricity, conducting scientific research, or for medical purposes, rather than for military or weapon-related purposes. Full definition
An increasing number of countries see civil nuclear energy programmes playing an essential role in addressing climate change and contributing to their sustainable development goals. (world-nuclear-news.org)
Since civil nuclear technology can be used to make bombs, they write, «it might be necessary for the world to do without nuclear power altogether». (newscientist.com)
Our national legacy to the world can be seen not just in language and culture, but through the steam engine, the jet engine, the railway and civil nuclear power. (politics.co.uk)