fast-breeder reactor

or fast breeder reactor

[ fast-bree-der, fahst- ]

noun

, Physics.

1. a breeder reactor in which there is no moderator and fission is caused by high-energy neutrons.

fast-breeder reactor

noun

1. See fast reactor, breeder reactor
   a nuclear reactor that uses little or no moderator and produces more fissionable material than it consumes See also breeder reactor fast reactor

fast-breeder reactor

/ făst′brē′dər /

1. A breeder reactor that uses high-speed neutrons to produce fissionable material.
2. See also nuclear reactor

Related Words

• reactor