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Noun: BWR
  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
    - boiling water reactor

Derived forms: BWRs

Type of: water-cooled reactor

Encyclopedia: BWR

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