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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Moderator Moderator The term 'Moderator' as it applies to the area of nuclear science can be defined as ' A material, such as ordinary water, heavy water, or graphite, that is used in a reactor to slow down high-velocity neutrons, thus increasing the likelihood of fission. '. The term 'Moderator' as it applies to the area of energy can be defined as ' A material, such as ordinary water, heavy water, or graphite, used in a reactor to slow down high-velocity neutrons, thus increasing the likelihood of further fission'. Previous 5 Terms: Moderate Moderate Flooding Moderate frequency flood Moderate Risk (of severe thunderstorms) Moderate-resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) Next 5 Terms: Moderator temperature coefficient of reactivity Modification Decision Analysis (MDA) Modified Average-Cost Method Modified homogeneous earthfill dam Modified Mercalli scale About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.