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Glossary Atomic Weapons / Term

Light-Water Reactor

A reactor that uses natural water as a moderator and coolant, and low-enriched uranium as fuel. The most common type of power reactor currently in use. Must be shutdown to change fuel.

See Boiling-Water Reactor, Pressurized-Water Reactor, Reactor.

Permanent link Light-Water Reactor - Creation date 2020-04-26


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