light water

noun

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Government support has aided the development of a number of energy technologies, including gas turbines and light water reactors, while failing in other instances, from the compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) to the fast breeder reactor. Michael Lynch, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025 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 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 28 Jan. 2025.

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