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atomic pile

An early type of nuclear reactor whose core consisted of layers of graphite block interspersed with uranium, designed to create a sustained fission reaction.

atomic pile

(Physics / Nuclear Physics) the original name for a nuclear reactor

atomic pile

An early type of nuclear reactor whose core consisted of layers of graphite block interspersed with uranium, designed to create a sustained fission reaction.

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atomic pile - a nuclear reactor that uses controlled nuclear fission to generate energy

atomic reactor, chain reactor, pile

nuclear reactor, reactor - (physics) any of several kinds of apparatus that maintain and control a nuclear reaction for the production of energy or artificial elements

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