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Noun: pressurized water reactor
  1. A nuclear reactor that uses water as a coolant and moderator; the steam produced can drive a steam turbine
    - PWR, pressurised water reactor [Brit]

Derived forms: pressurized water reactors

Type of: water-cooled reactor

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