fast reactor

Noun

Meaning

nuclear reactor in which nuclear fissions are caused by fast neutrons because little or no moderator is used

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

reactor pressurized water reactor breeder reactor boiling water reactor gas-cooled reactor liquid metal reactor fast-neutron reactor high-temperature reactor fast neutron reactors graphite-moderated reactor heavy water reactor molten salt reactor sodium-cooled reactor thorium reactor cooled reactor
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Hypernyms

reactor nuclear reactor

Examples

During his visit, Iyengar was impressed by the plutonium-fueled pulsed fast reactor. Source: Internet

Since water is a moderator, it cannot be used as a coolant in a fast reactor. Source: Internet

The Russian Alfa class submarine uses a lead-bismuth-cooled fast reactor as its main power plant. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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