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control rod

/kənˈtrəʊl rɒd/

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/kənˈtrəʊl rɒd/C1formaltechnical
  • ruСтержень из материала, поглощающего нейтроны, используемый в ядерных реакторах для контроля скорости деления и регулировки выходной мощности.

A rod made of a material that absorbs neutrons, used in nuclear reactors to control the rate of fission and regulate power output.

  1. Nuclear reactor componentC1formal

    A rod made of a material that absorbs neutrons, used to control the rate of a nuclear fission reaction.

    ruКомпонент ядерного реактора

    • The operator inserted the control rods to slow down the chain reaction.
    • Control rods are essential for maintaining a safe nuclear reaction.
    • The reactor's power output is regulated by adjusting the control rods.