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Record 1 2009-03-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atomic Physics
  • Nuclear Fission Reactors
DEF

Nuclear poison purposely included in a reactor to help control longterm reactivity changes by its progressive burnup. [Definition standardized by ISO.]

OBS

burnable poison: term standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique atomique
  • Réacteurs nucléaires de fission
DEF

Poison nucléaire introduit à dessein dans un réacteur pour contribuer au contrôle des variations à long terme de la réactivité au moyen de sa combustion progressive. [Définition normalisée par l'ISO.]

OBS

poison consommable : terme normalisé par l'ISO.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Física atómica
  • Reactores nucleares de fisión
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