atomic pile
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atomic pile noun
- An early nuclear reactor fuelled by uranium and moderated with graphite“1948 The second atomic pile at the Government's research establishment at Harwell . . . is expected to be brought into use this summer - The Times (London) May 11 1948 pg 2 col A”
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