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原子炉 — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • reactor noun A structure or device that produces energy through a controlled nuclear reaction.

Senses

原子炉 is used for these senses in English:

  • nuclear reactor (physics) Any device in which a controlled chain reaction is maintained for the purpose of creating heat (for power generation) or for creating neutrons and other fission products for experimental, medical or other purposes.
  • reactor (nuclear physics) A device which uses atomic energy to produce heat.

reactor — full definition

  1. noun A structure or device that produces energy through a controlled nuclear reaction.
  2. noun A person or thing that reacts to something.