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a [[nuclear reactor]] in which the fission [[Chain reaction/Definition|chain reaction]] is sustained by [[fast neutron]]s, as opposed to [[thermal neutron]]s, requiring [[nuclear fuel|fuel]] rich in [[fissile material]] and not requiring a [[neutron moderator]]. | |||
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a nuclear reactor in which the fission chain reaction is sustained by fast neutrons, as opposed to thermal neutrons, requiring fuel rich in fissile material and not requiring a neutron moderator.