Drywell

{
  "id": "MLC-T-NUC-000140",
  "term": "Drywell",
  "field": "Nuclear energy and radiation",
  "definition": "The containment structure enclosing the vessel and recirculation system of a boiling-water reactor. The drywell provides both a pressure suppression system and a fission product barrier under accident conditions. For related information, see Boiling-Water Reactors.",
  "references": [
    "NRC Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/nuclear/drywell/"
}