reactor
machine for controlled nuclear reactions
A large machine where nuclear reactions are controlled to make heat or power, often used in power stations.
a/an [adjective] reactor
- The power plant shut down its oldest reactor after safety concerns were raised.
- Engineers are working on a new type of reactor that produces less radioactive waste.
- After the earthquake, the reactor automatically switched to its emergency cooling system.
- The university operates a small research reactor for training and experiments.
- The city gets electricity from a nuclear reactor.
- The reactor was turned off for safety checks.
- Scientists tested new fuel in the reactor.
- The reactor core must stay cool at all times.
vessel for controlled chemical reactions
A closed container or system where chemicals are mixed and controlled so they react in a planned way, especially in factories or labs.
a/an [adjective] reactor
- The mixture was pumped into the reactor and heated to 200°C.
- A fault in the reactor caused the reaction to run out of control.
- They scaled up the laboratory process to a pilot-scale reactor.
- Stirring speed inside the reactor can affect the product quality.
- The chemicals react inside the reactor.
- The factory uses a big reactor to make the product.
- We keep the reactor at a high temperature.
- The engineer cleaned the reactor before starting the process.
person who records reactions to content
A person who makes and shares videos showing how they react to other videos, music, or games.
a/an [adjective] reactor
- The reactor paused the clip to give his honest opinion.
- She became a well-known reactor by posting daily reaction videos to new music releases.
- Many reactors include the original video in a small window on the screen.
- The channel invites reactors from different countries to respond to the same movie trailer.
- The reactor watches funny videos and talks about them.
- He works as a reactor on YouTube.
- The reactor laughs a lot in his videos.
- Many people follow this reactor on social media.
- Base: reactor
- Plural: reactors
breeder reactor
1reactor that creates new fuel
A special nuclear reactor that makes more usable nuclear fuel than it uses up.
- A breeder reactor can extend the life of uranium resources.
- The government canceled plans for a new breeder reactor due to cost and safety concerns.
fast reactor
1reactor using fast neutrons
A type of nuclear reactor that works with fast neutrons, without slowing them down in a moderator.
- Engineers are studying how to improve the safety of fast reactors.
- The fast reactor design allows better use of nuclear fuel.
nuclear reactor
1machine for nuclear fission power
A large machine where nuclear fuel is used in a controlled way to make heat or power.
- The country plans to build a new nuclear reactor by 2035.
- Several nuclear reactors were taken offline for maintenance after the storm.
power reactor
1reactor for making electricity
A nuclear reactor whose main job is to make heat that is turned into electricity for homes and industry.
- Most power reactors in the country are located near the coast.
- The new power reactor will supply energy to several million people.
reactor core
1central part of a reactor
The middle part of a reactor, where the main nuclear or chemical reaction takes place.
- Water circulates through the reactor core to remove heat.
- Damage to the reactor core can lead to a serious accident.
reactor shutdown
1stopping a reactor’s operation
The process of stopping the reaction in a reactor so that it no longer produces power.
- An automatic reactor shutdown was triggered by the safety system.
- The plant scheduled a reactor shutdown for regular inspections.
reactor vessel
1main container of a reactor
The strong container that holds the core and the cooling system inside a reactor.
- Inspectors found small cracks in the reactor vessel.
- The reactor vessel is designed to withstand extremely high pressure.
research reactor
1small reactor for research
A smaller nuclear reactor used for science, training, and making special materials, not mainly for making electricity.
- The university operates a research reactor for teaching nuclear engineering students.
- Radioactive isotopes for medicine are often produced in research reactors.
fusion reactor
1machine that uses nuclear fusion
A machine that tries to use nuclear fusion to make energy in a controlled way.
- Scientists hope that a working fusion reactor will provide almost limitless clean energy.
- The new fusion reactor aims to produce more energy than it uses.
- The international project is building the world's largest fusion reactor in France.
- Building a safe, reliable fusion reactor is a major engineering challenge.