reactor

US /riˈæk.tɚ/
UK /riˈæk.tɚ/
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1.

reactor, reaccionador

a person or thing that reacts to something

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The chemical reactor was designed to handle extreme temperatures.
El reactor químico fue diseñado para manejar temperaturas extremas.
He is a quick reactor to unexpected changes.
Es un reaccionador rápido a los cambios inesperados.
2.

reactor nuclear

an apparatus or structure in which a nuclear chain reaction is initiated and controlled, for purposes of energy generation or research

:
The nuclear power plant uses a large reactor to generate electricity.
La central nuclear utiliza un gran reactor para generar electricidad.
Scientists are conducting experiments in a research reactor.
Los científicos están realizando experimentos en un reactor de investigación.