breeder reactor
a type of nuclear reactor that produces more fissionable material than it consumes: Compare converter reactor See also fast-breeder reactor
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Scientific definitions for breeder reactor
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A nuclear reactor that is used to create fissionable material (such as plutonium-239) by exposing nonfissionable material (such as uranium-238) to radiation. The source of the radiation is usually some other fissionable material. Breeder reactors produce more fissionable material than they use up.
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Cultural definitions for breeder reactor
A nuclear reactor in which plutonium and other materials are produced as a by-product.
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