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atomic pile, atomic reactor, chain reactor, pile
a nuclear reactor that uses controlled nuclear fission to generate energy
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breeder reactor
a nuclear reactor that produces more fissile material than it burns
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fast reactor
nuclear reactor in which nuclear fissions are caused by fast neutrons because little or no moderator is used
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gas-cooled reactor
a nuclear reactor using gas as a coolant
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liquid metal reactor
a nuclear reactor using liquid metal as a coolant
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thermal reactor
a nuclear reactor in which nuclear fissions are caused by neutrons that are slowed down by a moderator
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fusion reactor, thermonuclear reactor
a nuclear reactor that uses controlled nuclear fusion to generate energy
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water-cooled reactor
nuclear reactor using water as a coolant
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BWR, boiling water reactor
a nuclear reactor that uses water as a coolant and moderator; the water boils in the reactor core and the steam produced can drive a steam turbine
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PWR, pressurized water reactor
a nuclear reactor that uses water as a coolant and moderator; the steam produced can drive a steam turbine
