Reactor (Noun)

Meaning ¹

(physics) any of several kinds of apparatus that maintain and control a nuclear reaction for the production of energy or artificial elements.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

• The nuclear power plant's reactor was shut down for routine maintenance to ensure its safe operation.
• A team of scientists worked together to design a new type of reactor that could efficiently produce medical isotopes.
• The reactor core was made up of fuel rods that were carefully arranged to maximize energy production.
• During the experiment, the researchers carefully monitored the reactor's temperature to prevent a meltdown.
• The new reactor design was hailed as a breakthrough in nuclear energy production due to its increased safety features.

Synonyms

• Nuclear Reactor

Hypernyms

• Apparatus

Hyponyms

• Thermal Reactor
• Water-cooled Reactor
• Atomic Pile
• Gas-cooled Reactor
• Chain Reactor
• Liquid Metal Reactor
• Pile
• Fast Reactor
• Breeder Reactor
• Thermonuclear Reactor

Meaning ²

An electrical device used to introduce reactance into a circuit.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.