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Noun: thermal reactor
  1. A nuclear reactor in which nuclear fissions are caused by neutrons that are slowed down by a moderator

Derived forms: thermal reactors

Type of: nuclear reactor, reactor

Antonym: fast reactor

Encyclopedia: Thermal reactor

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