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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Core Core The term 'Core' as it applies to the area of coastlines can be defined as ' (1) a cylindrical sample extracted from a beach or seabed to investigate the types and depths of sediment layers. (2) an inner, often much less permeable portion of a breakwater, or barrier beach'. The term 'Core' as it applies to the area of nuclear science can be defined as ' The central portion of a nuclear reactor, which contains the fuel assemblies, moderator, neutron poisons, control rods, and support structures. The reactor core is where fission takes place. '. Previous 5 Terms: Cord of wood cordate cordiform Corduroy cordwood Next 5 Terms: Core (impervious core or impervious zone) Core damage frequency Core drill Core melt accident Core Punch About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.