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MODERATOR
Definition(s) for MODERATOR
1) A substance such as hydrogen, deuterium, oxygen or paraffin capable of slowing fast nuetrons upon collision.
2) a material
used in a nuclear reactor to slow the neutrons; heavy water
and graphite rods are two common materials.
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