light water

noun

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The majority of these nuclear power reactors in operation are light water reactors. Dan Kotlyar, Discover Magazine, 5 Oct. 2024 On Monday, International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi said the United Nations nuclear watchdog had observed activity consistent with the operation of a light water reactor (LWR) and the operation of a centrifuge enrichment facility in Yongbyon. Mithil Aggarwal, NBC News, 13 Sep. 2024 Upon his return, many of his belongings were destroyed, however, the book only sustained light water damage. Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 5 Aug. 2024 These new reactor designs appear on a relative basis to be quite a bit safer than the current mix of light water reactors. Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 2 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for light water 

Word History

First Known Use

1933, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of light water was in 1933

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“Light water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/light%20water. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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