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Reactor
01
a large machine or structure used for producing nuclear energy
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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