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Magnox

Magnox

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English

Noun

Magnox ‎(plural Magnoxes)

  1. an early type of nuclear power station also used for the production of weapons-grade plutonium

magnox

magnox

See also: Magnox

English

Noun

magnox ‎(uncountable)

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

Etymology

Abbreviation of magnesium non-oxidising.

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