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An [[electrical power plant]] that uses the [[energy]] derived from controlled (non-explosive) [[nuclear reaction]]s to generate [[electricity]]. Currently, nuclear power plants use the [[heat]] energy derived from [[nuclear fission]] reactions to generate [[steam]], which in turn is used to generate electricity. |
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An electrical power plant that uses the energy derived from controlled (non-explosive) nuclear reactions to generate electricity. Currently, nuclear power plants use the heat energy derived from nuclear fission reactions to generate steam, which in turn is used to generate electricity.