PRESSURIZED WATER REACTOR

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

A nuclear reactor that uses water as a coolant and moderator; the steam produced can drive a steam turbine

Synonyms:

pressurized water reactor; PWR

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("pressurized water reactor" is a kind of...):

water-cooled reactor (nuclear reactor using water as a coolant)