NOUN | artifact | pressurized water reactor, PWR | a nuclear reactor that uses water as a coolant and moderator |
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Meaning | A nuclear reactor that uses water as a coolant and moderator; the steam produced can drive a steam turbine. | |
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Synonym | PWR | |
Broader | water-cooled reactor | nuclear reactor using water as a coolant |
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