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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
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First Known Use
1933, in the meaning defined above
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“Light water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/light%20water. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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