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View synonyms for fast-breeder reactor
fast-breeder reactor
or fast breeder reactor
[ fast-bree-der, fahst- ]
noun
, Physics.
- a breeder reactor in which there is no moderator and fission is caused by high-energy neutrons.
fast-breeder reactor
noun
- a nuclear reactor that uses little or no moderator and produces more fissionable material than it consumes See also breeder reactor fast reactor
fast-breeder reactor
/ făst′brē′dər /
- A breeder reactor that uses high-speed neutrons to produce fissionable material.
- See also nuclear reactor
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