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    PWR

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     I. (noun) 

    Sense 1

    Meaning:

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

    Synonyms:

    pressurized water reactor; PWR

    Classified under:

    Nouns denoting man-made objects

    Hypernyms ("PWR" is a kind of...):

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

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