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noun
An alloy of magnesium and aluminium used, with a non-oxidizing cover, as cladding for fuel rods in Magnox nuclear power stations.
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Usage: uncountable
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noun
an early type of nuclear power station also used for the production of weapons-grade plutonium
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History
Abbreviation of magnesium non-oxidising.
