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thermal reactor

DEFINITIONS OF: thermal reactor

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n a nuclear reactor in which nuclear fissions are caused by neutrons that are slowed down by a moderator

Antonyms:
fast reactor
nuclear reactor in which nuclear fissions are caused by fast neutrons because little or no moderator is used
Type of:
nuclear reactor, reactor
(physics) any of several kinds of apparatus that maintain and control a nuclear reaction for the production of energy or artificial elements
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