Control Rods in a Nuclear Reactor Are Composed of Boron

question 83

Short Answer

Control rods in a nuclear reactor are composed of boron and ________.

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Definitions:

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A skin condition seen in older adults, characterized by thick, scaly, or crusty patches that are often a result of prolonged exposure to the sun.

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Yeast

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