Phrases with «fuel rods»

Fuel rods are long, thin tubes that contain special materials, like uranium, used to produce energy in nuclear power plants. They are like the "fuel" for the reactor, providing the necessary substances to generate electricity. Full definition

Sentences with «fuel rods»

  • Maybe they can put 50 years worth of spent fuel rods in plastic bags and store them in your backyard. (nystateofpolitics.com)
  • The agency was supposed to begin collecting spent nuclear fuel rods in 1998 and remains responsible for storing them. (utilitydive.com)
  • «The release of that steam is the way they're getting rid of energy» in order to keep cooling the damaged nuclear fuel rods, he explains. (scientificamerican.com)
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