Definition of Heavy water moderated reactor

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Heavy water moderated reactor

The term 'Heavy water moderated reactor' as it applies to the area of nuclear science can be defined as ' A reactor that uses heavy water as its moderator. Heavy water is an excellent moderator and thus permits the use of unenriched uranium as a fuel. '.

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