bwr

uncountable · proper noun

A nuclear reactor that uses water as a coolant and moderator; the water boils in the reactor core and the steam produced can drive a steam turbine.

• 🇷🇺Ядерный реактор, использующий воду в качестве теплоносителя и замедлителя; вода кипит в активной зоне реактора, и образующийся пар может приводить в движение паровую турбину.

1. Boiling Water Reactor C1 formal technical

   A type of nuclear reactor that uses water as both a coolant and a moderator; the water boils in the reactor core and the steam produced drives a steam turbine to generate electricity.

   • The BWR is one of the most common types of nuclear reactors in the world.
   • Engineers monitor the pressure inside the BWR core to ensure safe operation.
   • The steam generated by the BWR directly powers the turbine.

   🇷🇺Кипящий ядерный реактор

   Synonyms: boiling water reactor