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 energy 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 in expensive natural (unenriched) uranium as fuel'.

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