Definition & Meaning of "nuclear reactor"in English

Nuclear reactor

(physics) a structure that harnesses the energy produced from a nuclear reaction and converts it into electricity

Grammatical Information

Animacy status

Inanimate

Composition

Compound

Countable

singular

not gender specific

Plural form

nuclear reactors

Examples

The nuclear reactor at the power plant supplies electricity to millions of homes.

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