MOX

American

[moks] / mɒks /

noun

a type of fuel used in nuclear reactors, made from reprocessed plutonium mixed with natural or depleted uranium.

MOX British

/ mɒks /

noun

a blend of plutonium and uranium oxides, used as a nuclear fuel in breeder reactors

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Etymology

Origin of MOX

m(ixed)-ox(ide) fuel

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MOX

"If we had to process MOX fuel in large quantities, the facility today isn't adapted for it," Varin said.

From Reuters ● Feb. 3, 2023

It’s an important part of the disposal equation, but the equation doesn’t add up without MOX, in our view.

From Washington Times ● May 31, 2017

It’s also baffling considering both South Carolina senators and at least one House member are ardent supporters of MOX.

From Washington Times ● May 31, 2017

The Mixed Oxide Fuel Fabrication Facility, known as the MOX project, a South Carolina boondoggle which I have written about before, recently suffered another setback.

From US News ● Oct. 19, 2016

Frequently touted as necessary to meet the requirements of this international agreement, the MOX facility may have experienced its final, fatal blow.

From US News ● Oct. 19, 2016

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