What is another word for breeder reactor?
Pronunciation: [bɹˈiːdə ɹɪˈaktə] (IPA) 
A breeder reactor is a type of nuclear reactor that produces more nuclear fuel than it consumes. There are various synonyms for this term used to describe this type of reactor. One such term is "fast-breeder reactor." This refers to the fact that breeder reactors rely on fast-moving neutrons to initiate the nuclear reactions that produce new fuel. Another synonym is "breeding reactor." This term emphasizes the fact that breeder reactors are designed specifically to produce more nuclear fuel than they consume. Additionally, breeder reactors may also be referred to as "reproducers" or "fissile breeder reactors." Each of these terms serves to emphasize a slightly different aspect of this important type of nuclear technology.
