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nuclear propulsion

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nuclear propulsion [′nü·klē·ər prə′pəl·shən]
(naval architecture)
Propulsion of a ship or submarine by an engine driven by steam generated by nuclear energy in a reactor, rather than combustion of fuel in a boiler.


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