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Maybe the water absorbs neutrons and slows down the chain reaction?
by schwarrrtz 11y ago
Maybe the water absorbs neutrons and slows down the chain reaction?
- caf 11y agoBy absorbing neutrons it reduces neutron-activation of elements in the surrounding environment. The downside is that elements like Cesium are water-soluble so you'll be spreading stuff around a lot more.