MAGNOX

Noun

magnox (uncountable)

An alloy of magnesium and aluminium used, with a non-oxidizing cover, as cladding for fuel rods in Magnox nuclear power stations.

Etymology

Abbreviation of magnesium non-oxidising.

Noun

Magnox (plural Magnoxes)

an early type of nuclear power station also used for the production of weapons-grade plutonium

Source: Wiktionary



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Coffee has initially been a food – chewed, not sipped. Early African tribes consume coffee by grinding the berries together, adding some animal fat, and rolling the treats into tiny edible energy balls.

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