"Thorium fuel" refers to the use of thorium, a naturally occurring radioactive element, as a source of energy. It is an alternative to other fuels like coal or uranium. When thorium is used as fuel, it can be transformed in a nuclear reactor into energy, such as electricity, through a process called nuclear fission.
Thorium fuel is considered advantageous because it is more abundant, produces less waste, and is less prone to accidents compared to traditional nuclear fuels.
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