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Void coefficient of reactivity
A rate of change in the reactivity of a water reactor system resulting from a formation of steam bubbles as the power level and temperature increase.
Page Last Reviewed/Updated Tuesday, March 09, 2021
Page Last Reviewed/Updated Tuesday, March 09, 2021