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FUEL UTILIZATION [1 record]

Record 1 2000-01-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atomic Physics
  • Nuclear Science and Technology
DEF

The fraction of an initial quantity of a given nuclide that has undergone burnup. It is commonly expressed as a percentage. [Definition standardized by ISO.]

OBS

burnup fraction: term standardized by ISO.

Key term(s)
  • burn-up ratio
  • fuel utilization

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique atomique
  • Sciences et techniques nucléaires
DEF

Fraction de la quantité initiale d'un nucléide donné qui a subi une combustion nucléaire. Elle est communément exprimée en pourcentage. [Définition normalisée par l'ISO.]

OBS

taux d'épuisement : terme normalisé par l'ISO.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Física atómica
  • Ciencia y tecnología nucleares
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