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Glossary

Primary Coolant

The fluid that carries fusion heat out of the blanket and first wall.

Glossary of Fusion & Plasma TermsUpdated 2026-08-11

The primary coolant — water, helium or a liquid metal — removes heat from the blanket and first wall and carries it to power conversion. Its choice couples to breeding, temperature and tritium control.

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Content reviewed August 2026 · design-and-simulation stage