pressurized water reactor

Definitions of pressurized water reactor
  1. noun
    a nuclear reactor that uses water as a coolant and moderator; the steam produced can drive a steam turbine
    synonyms: PWR
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    type of:
    water-cooled reactor
    nuclear reactor using water as a coolant
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