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Boiling Water Reactor

A boiling water reactor (BWR) is a type of nuclear reactor that uses boiling water as both the coolant and the neutron moderator. It is a common type of nuclear power plant and has been widely used for electricity generation.

Usage Examples:

Noun:

1. The boiling water reactor utilizes the heat generated from nuclear fission to produce steam and drive the turbines.
2. Many countries rely on boiling water reactors to meet their energy demands.

Adjective:

1. The boiling water reactor facility was designed to be highly efficient and safe.
2. We studied the different components of a boiling water reactor system in our engineering course.

Verb:

1. The engineers are currently working on boiling water reactor designs for the next-generation power plants.
2. It is essential to properly control the nuclear reactions that occur within a boiling water reactor.

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