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• Sustantivo que designa un tipo de reactor nuclear en el que el agua actúa tanto como refrigerante como moderador, y el vapor generado puede impulsar una turbina de vapor.

A noun referring to a type of nuclear reactor that uses water as both a coolant and a moderator, with the generated steam capable of driving a steam turbine.

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1. Pressurized Water ReactorC1formaltechnical

   A type of nuclear reactor that uses ordinary water as both a coolant and a neutron moderator, with the water kept under high pressure to prevent boiling; the heated water generates steam to drive a turbine for electricity production.

   Reactor de agua a presión

   • The PWR is the most common type of nuclear reactor used worldwide.
   • Engineers monitor the pressure levels in the PWR to ensure safe operation.
   • The steam produced by the PWR drives a turbine to generate electricity.

   Sinónimospressurized water reactor