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Definition of Fusion reactor

1. Noun. A nuclear reactor that uses controlled nuclear fusion to generate energy.

Definition of Fusion reactor

1. Noun. (theoretically), a thermonuclear reactor that relies on the controlled fusion of light elements into heavier elements, with the attendant release of enormous amounts of energy. In practice, satisfactory results have not yet been achieved. ¹

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Medical Definition of Fusion reactor

1. Device which creates energy in a controlled manner through fusion reactions. (09 Oct 1997)

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Literary usage of Fusion reactor

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1. Opportunity 2000: Creative Affirmative Action Strategies for a Changing (1988)
"According to OTA, 30 years of additional R&D are required before a prototype commercial fusion reactor can be demonstrated. If successfully developed ..."

2. Small Business Innovation Research: Program Solicitation (1993)
"Materials—Grant applications are invited for materials research that will lead to relaxation of operating limits on structural materials for fusion reactor ..."

3. Basic Studies in the Field of High-Temperature Engineering: Second by Nihon Genshiryoku Kenkyūjo (2002)
"... used to trap the helium ash produced by DT reactions, the use of which is helpful to maintain the optimum fuel conditions within a fusion reactor [2]. ..."

4. Energy Technology Perspectives: Scenarios And Strategies to 2050 by International Energy Agency (2006)
"Although a fusion reactor contains significant amounts of tritium, ... Inner components of the fusion reactor are activated by neutrons emerging from the ..."

5. Nuclear Energy Today by OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (2003)
"Torus A donut-shaped geometrical shape created by rotating a circle about a line. fusion reactor research has focused on two types of containment of the ..."

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