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Reactor
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a large machine or structure used for producing nuclear energy
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an electrical device used to introduce reactance into a circuit
Example
The reactor core contains radioactive fuel rods that undergo controlled chain reactions.
Engineers monitor the reactor's temperature and pressure to ensure safe operation.
Scientists are researching advanced reactor designs for cleaner and more efficient energy production.
To activate the sample, the scientists placed it in a reactor.
Uranium-235 and plutonium-239 are commonly used as fuel in nuclear fission reactors.
