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Liquid Metal Reactor

Definition:

A liquid metal reactor is a type of nuclear reactor that uses liquid metal, typically sodium or lead-bismuth eutectic, as a coolant instead of water. It offers enhanced safety features and improved efficiency compared to traditional water-cooled reactors.

Sample Sentences:

• The liquid metal reactor utilizes liquid sodium as a coolant to transfer heat away from the core.
• Researchers are studying the feasibility of implementing liquid metal reactors for future sustainable energy production.
• The Chernobyl disaster was the result of a catastrophic failure in a liquid metal-cooled nuclear reactor.
• Some countries have embraced the use of liquid metal reactors to potentially reduce the risk of nuclear accidents.

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