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Glossary Atomic Weapons / Term

Control Rods

Devices that can be raised and lowered in the reactor core to absorb neutrons and regulate the chain reaction. The speed of the chain reaction is controlled by control rods.

See Light-Water Reactor, Pressurized-Water Reactor, Reactor.

Permanent link Control Rods - Creation date 2020-04-26


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