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nuclear fuel

(Physics / General Physics) a fuel that provides nuclear energy, used in nuclear power stations, nuclear submarines, etc.

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nuclear fuel - fuel (such as uranium) that can be used in nuclear reactors as a source of electricity

fuel - a substance that can be consumed to produce energy; "more fuel is needed during the winter months"; "they developed alternative fuels for aircraft"

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