Boiling water reactor
boiling water reactor
Noun
1. 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
(synonym) BWR
(hypernym) water-cooled reactor
Boiling water reactor (BWR)
A reactor in which water, used as both coolant and moderator, is allowed to boil in the core. The resulting steam can be used directly to drive a turbine and electrical generator, thereby producing electricity.
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