Found 2 items, similar to BWR.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: BWR BWR n : a nuclear reactor that uses water as a coolant and moderator; the water boils in the reactor core and the steam produced can drive a steam turbine [syn: boiling water reactor ]
English → English (gcide) Definition: BWR BWR \BWR\ n. a boiling water reactor; a type of nuclear reactor that uses water as a coolant and moderator; -- the steam produced can drive a steam turbine and produce electrical power. Syn: boiling water reactor. [WordNet 1.5]