At times less than approximately 1 day after shutdown, the WG-MOX has decay heat values that are less than those of UOX for the same discharge burnup. The same is true for RG-MOX for approximately a 4 hour period after shutdown. Another parameter of interest is the decay heat ratio of MOX to UOX.
Wiktionary (0.00 / 0 votes) Rate this definition: paragon (Noun). A person of preeminent qualities, who acts as a pattern or model of some given (especially positive) quality. In the novel, Constanza is a paragon of virtue who would never compromise her reputation. paragon (Noun). A companion; a match; an equal.
parÂ·aÂ·meÂ·ciÂ·um. (pÄrâ²É-mÄâ²sÄ-Ém, -shÄ-Ém) n. pl. parÂ·aÂ·meÂ·ciÂ·a (-sÄ-É, -shÄ-É) or parÂ·aÂ·meÂ·ciÂ·ums. Any of various slipper-shaped freshwater ciliate protozoans of the genus Paramecium, having an oral groove for feeding. [New Latin ParamÄcium, genus name, from Greek paramÄkÄs, oblong in shape : para-, alongside; see para-1 + mÄkos, length; see mÄk- in Indo-European roots.]