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nuclear fuel
noun
1.
Physics. fissile or fertile material that undergoes fission in a nuclear reactor.
2.
any light element, as hydrogen or helium, that undergoes fusion and gives off energy within the interior of stars.
Origin:
1945–50
1945–50
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| nuclear fuel | |
| —n | |
| a fuel that provides nuclear energy, used in nuclear power stations, nuclear submarines, etc | |
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There have been reports that enough water remains in the reactors for cooling, and to prevent the nuclear fuel from being exposed.
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