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control rod [kən′trōl ‚räd]

(nucleonics)

Any rod used to control the reactivity of a nuclear reactor; may be a fuel rod or part of the moderator; in a thermal reactor, commonly a neutron absorber. Also known as absorbing rod.

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control rod (redirected from Nuclear control rod)

control rod
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