pressurized water reactor

Noun

Meaning

a nuclear reactor that uses water as a coolant and moderator; the steam produced can drive a steam turbine

Source: WordNet

Alternative names

pressurized-water reactor

Synonyms

pwr breeder reactor fast reactor boiling water reactor gas-cooled reactor liquid metal reactor high-temperature reactor graphite-moderated reactor heavy water reactor liquid coolant reactor cooled reactor coolant-cooled reactor helium-cooled reactor lead-cooled reactor liquid-cooled reactor
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Hypernyms

water-cooled reactor

Related terms

boiling water reactor light water reactor

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