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nuclear power plant [′nü·klē·ər ′pau̇·ər ‚plant]

(mechanical engineering)

A power plant in which nuclear energy is converted into heat for use in producing steam for turbines, which in turn drive generators that produce electric power. Also known as atomic power plant.

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