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Below is a directory of terms used in the field of nuclear power. Most of the terms have been reproduced or adapted from the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (US NRC) and the World Nuclear Association (WNA).
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Moderator
A material (such as ordinary water, heavy water, or graphite) used in a reactor to slow down high-velocity neutrons, increasing the likelihood of fission.
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