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atomic reactor

 

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Noun atomic reactor has 1 sense
  1. atomic pile, atomic reactor, pile, chain reactor - a nuclear reactor that uses controlled nuclear fission to generate energy
    --1 is a kind of nuclear reactor, reactor

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Atomic Reactor

Definition:

An atomic reactor, also known as a nuclear reactor, is a device that utilizes nuclear reactions to generate a controlled nuclear chain reaction. It is used to produce electricity, power submarines, or for various scientific purposes.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Noun: A facility or machine that uses controlled nuclear reactions to produce energy.

Example sentence: The atomic reactor at the power plant generates electricity for thousands of homes.

Related products: Atomic Reactor Power Plant

Sense 2:

Noun: A research facility that enables scientists to study nuclear reactions and their applications.

Example sentence: The government invested heavily in building a state-of-the-art atomic reactor for advanced research on nuclear fusion.

Related products: Nuclear Research Laboratory

Sense 3:

Noun: The core or central part of a nuclear reactor where the nuclear reactions occur.

Example sentence: The technicians are monitoring the temperature and pressure inside the atomic reactor's core.

Related products: Nuclear Reactor Core

Sense 4:

Adjective: Pertaining to a reactor powered by atomic energy.

Example sentence: The country aims to transition to a cleaner and more sustainable energy future by embracing atomic reactor technology.

Related products: Atomic Reactor Technology

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