BWR

Definitions of BWR
  1. noun
    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
    synonyms: boiling water reactor
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    type of:
    water-cooled reactor
    nuclear reactor using water as a coolant
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