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Boiling water reactor

Boiling water reactor is a type of nuclear reactor in which steam is produced within the reactor pressure vessel instead of a separate boiler to produce electricity. Typically operate at around 285°C (550°F).
This type of reactor have 2 major fluid loops which is the reactor-steam turbine-steam condenser-water treatment loop and steam condenser-cooling unit loop.
You know that Chernobyl's RBMK reactor IS actually just a poorly designed boiling water reactor right?
by AK74MR UUK July 17, 2025
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boil pretzel sticks

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Ralph boiled

When you use a cupcake pan to bake your item instead of the typical method of cooking in liquid.
Him: How did you cook your biscuits?
Me: They are Ralph boiled.
by Online Chef December 6, 2019
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Boil

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Boiled scones

Scones that are boiled in grass water with essence of old grass fumes
Did you try the boiled scones? Charboiled?
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Shrimp Boil

Joe found himself in a real shrimp boil with his wife when he got home from his brother in laws bachelor party.
by 614_FGR January 9, 2024
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par boil

To boil a little while like vegetables or chicken or potatoes is to par boil.
by Train chef Mauro December 19, 2020
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