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breeder reactor: see nuclear reactor nuclear reactor, device for producing controlled release of nuclear energy . Reactors can be used for research or for power production. A research reactor is designed to produce various beams of radiation for experimental application; the heat produced is a waste ..... Click the link for more information. . breeder reactor a type of nuclear reactor that produces more fissionable material than it consumes breeder reactor [′brēd·ər rē′ak·tər] (nucleonics) A nuclear reactor that produces more fissionable material that it consumes. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Breeder reactors offer a self-sustaining source of energy. working on breeder reactors, reactors for submarines and experimental techniques in reactor physics. |
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