nuclear reactor
31nuclear reactor — A facility in which fissile material is used in a self supporting chain reaction (nuclear fission) to produce heat and/or radiation for both practical application and research and development …
32nuclear reactor — noun (C) a large machine that produces nuclear energy, especially as a means of producing electricity …
33nuclear reactor — /njukliə riˈæktə/ (say nyoohkleeuh ree aktuh) noun any device in which a self sustaining chain reaction is maintained and controlled for the production of nuclear energy, fissile material, or radioactive isotopes …
34nuclear reactor — An apparatus, other than an atomic weapon, designed or used to sustain nuclear fission in a self supporting chain reaction. 10 CFR § 50.2(k); 10 CFR Cum Supp § 115.3(h) …
35nuclear reactor — noun Any device in which a controlled chain reaction is maintained for the purpose of creating heat (for power generation) or for creating neutrons and other fission products for experimental, medical or other purposes. Syn …
36Corium (nuclear reactor) — LFCM redirects here. For the airport, see List of airports by ICAO code: L. The Three Mile Island reactor 2 after the meltdown. Corium, also called fuel containing material (FCM) or lava like fuel containing material (LFCM), is a lava like molten …
37Ford Nuclear Reactor — The Ford Nuclear Reactor was a facility at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor dedicated to investigating the peaceful uses of atomic energy. It was a part of the Michigan Memorial Phoenix Project, a living memorial created to honor the… …
38McMaster Nuclear Reactor — Above: Construction of the reactor in 1957, completed in 1959. Below: Reactor in 2004. Country Canada Location Hamilton, Ontario Coordin …
39Missouri University of Science and Technology Nuclear Reactor — MSTR Operating Institution Missouri University of Science and Technology Location Rolla, Missouri …
40TOPAZ nuclear reactor — The TOPAZ nuclear reactor is a lightweight nuclear reactor developed for long term space use by the Soviet Union. Cooled by liquid metal, it uses a high temperature moderator containing hydrogen and highly enriched fuel and produces electricity… …
