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

Derived forms: pressurised water reactors

Type of: water-cooled reactor

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