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Definition of Nuclear reactor
1. Noun. (physics) any of several kinds of apparatus that maintain and control a nuclear reaction for the production of energy or artificial elements.
Exact synonyms: Reactor
Generic synonyms: Apparatus, Setup
Specialized synonyms: Atomic Pile, Atomic Reactor, Chain Reactor, Pile, Breeder Reactor, Fast Reactor, Gas-cooled Reactor, Liquid Metal Reactor, Thermal Reactor, Fusion Reactor, Thermonuclear Reactor, Water-cooled Reactor
Terms within: Control Rod, Core, Moderator
Category relationships: Natural Philosophy, Physics
Generic synonyms: Apparatus, Setup
Specialized synonyms: Atomic Pile, Atomic Reactor, Chain Reactor, Pile, Breeder Reactor, Fast Reactor, Gas-cooled Reactor, Liquid Metal Reactor, Thermal Reactor, Fusion Reactor, Thermonuclear Reactor, Water-cooled Reactor
Terms within: Control Rod, Core, Moderator
Category relationships: Natural Philosophy, Physics
Definition of Nuclear reactor
1. Noun. (physics) Any device in which a controlled chain reaction is maintained for the purpose of creating heat (for power generation) or for creating neutrons and other fission products for experimental, medical or other purposes. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
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