fuel element

noun

1. a can containing nuclear fuel for use in a fission reactor

Example Sentences

The reactor suffered no damage beyond the overheated fuel element, Dimeo says.

From Science Magazine

The Netherlands’ National Institute for Public Health and the Environment said a week ago that the isotopes may be from a source in Russia and “may indicate damage to a fuel element in a nuclear power plant.”

From Seattle Times

The Netherlands’ National Institute for Public Health and the Environment said a week ago that the isotopes may be from a source in Russia and “may indicate damage to a fuel element in a nuclear power plant.”

From Washington Times

The Netherlands’ National Institute for Public Health and the Environment said Friday the isotopes may be from a source in Russia and “may indicate damage to a fuel element in a nuclear power plant.”

From Seattle Times

It said the material could indicate "damage to a fuel element".

From BBC