Zircaloy
Translation of "zircaloy" into Russian
zircaloy
NounUK
/ˈzɜːkəˌlɔɪ/
US
/ˈzɜrkəˌlɔɪ/
zircaloy
zircaloys pl
циркалой
Zircaloy is commonly used in nuclear reactors.
Циркалой обычно используется в ядерных реакторах.
Definitions
zircaloy
NounUK
/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
AdjectiveUK
/ˈzɜːkəˌlɔɪ/
US
/ˈzɜrkəˌlɔɪ/
Made of or relating to the metal alloy zircaloy.
The zircaloy cladding protects the fuel rods from corrosion.