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A [[power plant]], often [[electrical power plant|electric]], that uses the [[energy]] derived from controlled (non-explosive) [[nuclear reaction]]s to generate [[power]] such as [[electricity]]. Currently, nuclear power plants use the [[heat]] energy derived from [[nuclear fission]] reactions to generate [[steam]], which in turn is used to generate power. | |||
Revision as of 03:54, 24 February 2011
A power plant, often electric, that uses the energy derived from controlled (non-explosive) nuclear reactions to generate power such as electricity. Currently, nuclear power plants use the heat energy derived from nuclear fission reactions to generate steam, which in turn is used to generate power.