Breeder Reactor (Noun)
Meaning
A nuclear reactor that produces more fissile material than it burns.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The breeder reactor was designed to produce more plutonium than it consumed, making it a potentially sustainable source of nuclear energy.
- Scientists have long been interested in developing breeder reactors as a way to extend the world's nuclear fuel supply.
- The experimental breeder reactor was shut down due to concerns about its safety and the environmental impact of its waste.
- Breeder reactors have the potential to reduce the amount of nuclear waste generated by traditional reactors.
- The development of commercial breeder reactors has been hindered by high construction costs and public concerns about nuclear safety.