Fast-breeder-reactor definitions

făst'brē'dər
A breeder reactor that requires high-speed neutrons to produce fissionable material.
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A breeder reactor that uses high-speed neutrons to produce fissionable material.
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A nuclear plant which produces fissionable material from high energy neutrons as a byproduct in excess of the amount it uses to operate.
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  • We have not decided whether to build a commercial fast breeder reactor.

  • The power density at the core of a fast breeder reactor is more than four times higher than that in a thermal reactor.

  • fast reactort decided whether to build a commercial fast breeder reactor.

  • fast reactordensity at the core of a fast breeder reactor is more than four times higher than that in a thermal reactor.

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