reactor
US /riˈæk.tɚ/
UK /riˈæk.tɚ/
1.
a person or thing that reacts to something
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The chemical reactor was designed to handle extreme temperatures.
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He is a quick reactor to unexpected changes.
2.
an apparatus or structure in which a nuclear chain reaction is initiated and controlled, for purposes of energy generation or research
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The nuclear power plant uses a large reactor to generate electricity.
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Scientists are conducting experiments in a research reactor.