Neutron moderator

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.NounA medium that reduces the speed of fast neutrons, ideally without capturing any, leaving them as thermal neutrons with only minimal (thermal) kinetic energy.

Synonyms

moderator nuclear reactor neutron poison thermal neutron integral fast reactor fast reactor fast-neutron reactor neutron capture control rod light-water reactor neutron activation nuclear engineering

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