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Moderator temperature coefficient of reactivity
As the moderator (water) increases in temperature, it becomes less dense and slows down fewer neutrons, which results in a negative change of reactivity. This negative temperature coefficient acts to stabilize atomic power reactor operations.
A service to the public by The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
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