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Only One of the Major Structural Zones Inside Earth Is

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Only one of the major structural zones inside Earth is liquid, and that zone is the mantle.


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Depleted Uranium

Uranium with a lower content of the fissile isotope U-235 than natural uranium, used in military projectiles and for shielding.

Nuclear Transmutation

The process by which the nucleus of one chemical element is changed into a nucleus of a different element, often by bombarding it with particles.

Pressurized Water Reactor

A type of nuclear reactor where water is used as both coolant and moderator, kept under high pressure to prevent it from boiling.

Boiling Water Reactor

A boiling water reactor is a type of nuclear reactor used for generating electricity in which water is allowed to boil in the reactor core, with the steam produced directly driving a turbine.

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