magnox

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Definition of magnox

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noun

  1. (uncountable)An alloy of magnesium and aluminium used, with a non-oxidizing cover, as cladding for fuel rods in Magnox nuclear power stations.
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noun

  1. (uncountable)An alloy of magnesium and aluminium used, with a non-oxidizing cover, as cladding for fuel rods in Magnox nuclear power stations.
  2. an early type of nuclear power station also used for the production of weapons-grade plutonium

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Etymology

Abbreviation of magnesium non-oxidising.

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