Definition of Reactor core

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Reactor core

The term 'Reactor core' as it applies to the area of nuclear science can be defined as ' The central portion of a nuclear reactor, which contains the fuel assemblies, moderator, neutron poisons, control rods, and support structures. The reactor core is where fission takes place. '.

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