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Zircaloy

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Translation of "zircaloy" into Russian

zircaloy
Noun
raiting
UK
/ˈzɜːkəˌlɔɪ/
US
/ˈzɜrkəˌlɔɪ/
zircaloy
zircaloys pl
циркалой
Zircaloy is commonly used in nuclear reactors.
Циркалой обычно используется в ядерных реакторах.

Definitions

zircaloy
Noun
raiting
UK
/ˈzɜːkəˌlɔɪ/
US
/ˈzɜrkəˌlɔɪ/
A type of metal alloy primarily composed of zirconium, used in nuclear reactors due to its low absorption of neutrons and high resistance to corrosion.
The nuclear reactor's fuel rods are encased in zircaloy to ensure safety and efficiency.
zircaloy
Adjective
raiting
UK
/ˈzɜːkəˌlɔɪ/
US
/ˈzɜrkəˌlɔɪ/
Made of or relating to the metal alloy zircaloy.
The zircaloy cladding protects the fuel rods from corrosion.