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There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Boiling Water Reactor.
Boiling Water Reactor - as a noun
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
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bwrExample Sentences
"A boiling water reactor uses boiling water as both coolant and moderator."
"Nuclear power plants often use boiling water reactors to generate electricity."
"The Fukushima Daiichi disaster involved a boiling water reactor."
"Water-steam separation in a boiling water reactor is crucial for efficient power production."
"Control rods are used in a boiling water reactor to regulate the nuclear reaction."
