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were subcritical. After Chicago Pile-1 demonstrated a self-sustaining chain reaction, the "reactor" terminology became more common. The phrases "nuclear pile" and "atomic reactor" were also common.

Critical mass experiments, while being far simpler, are sometimes referred to as research reactors, such as the Godiva device.

"Nuclear reactor" is predominantly used to refer to the nuclear fission reactor. It can

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