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The first recipe presented is the neutron marinade, designed to change the neutron composition of certain elements. The host specifies that enriched uranium is required, humorously advising against using material suitable for bombs. Instead, viewers are instructed on how to utilize a nuclear reactor to expose uranium-235 to neutrons, ultimately facilitating the creation of new isotopes.
A clever suggestion follows—using heavy water as a moderator for slowing down neutrons. This not only aids in the transmutation of elements but leads to the production of tritium, a coveted substance for nuclear fusion. The host ingeniously correlates these scientific processes with income generation during “nuclear tension,” though the audience is left to ponder the ethics of such pursuits.