reactor
Pronunciation
/riˈæktər/

Definition & Meaning of "reactor"in English

Reactor
01

a large machine or structure used for producing nuclear energy

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Plural form
reactors
Examples
The nuclear reactor generates electricity by harnessing the energy from nuclear fission.
02

an electrical component, usually a coil of wire, inserted into an alternating-current circuit to introduce inductive reactance, limit surge currents, and help regulate voltage

Examples
The substation added a series reactor to control fault currents during short-circuit events.
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