Nuclear reactor

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENE-001497",
  "term": "Nuclear reactor",
  "field": "Energy",
  "definition": "An apparatus in which a nuclear fission chain reaction can be initiated, controlled, and sustained at a specific rate. A reactor includes fuel (fissionable material), moderating material to control the rate of fission, a heavy-walled pressure vessel to house reactor components, shielding to protect personnel, a system to conduct heat away from the reactor, and instrumentation for monitoring and controlling the reactor's systems.",
  "subject": "Nuclear",
  "references": [
    "EIA Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/energy/nuclear-reactor/"
}