Reactor

Word REACTOR
Character 7
Hyphenation re act or
Pronunciations /ɹiːˈæktə/

Definitions and meanings of "Reactor"

What do we mean by reactor?

One that reacts to a stimulus. noun

A circuit element, such as a coil, used to introduce reactance. noun

A chemical reactor. noun

A nuclear reactor. noun

One who or that which reacts; specifically: In electricity, a reactive coil. noun

In experimental psychology, the observer in a reaction experiment; the person who executes a movement in response to a prearranged sensory stimulus. noun

A choking coil. noun

A nuclear reactor. noun

A person who behaves in response to a suggestion, stimulation or some other influence. noun

A structure used to contain chemical or other reactions. noun

A device which uses atomic energy to produce heat. noun

A chemical substance which responds to the presence or contact with another substance. noun

(physics) any of several kinds of apparatus that maintain and control a nuclear reaction for the production of energy or artificial elements noun

An electrical device used to introduce reactance into a circuit noun

A person who responds to a suggestion, stimulation or other influence.

(industrial) A structure used to contain chemical or other reactions.

A device which uses atomic energy to produce heat.

A chemical substance which responds to the presence or contact with another substance.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Reactor

The word "reactor" in example sentences

The “construction jobs” ‘created’ to build the nuclear reactor *** ARE *** counted as “green jobs” since the reactor is a green source of electricity. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Also, due to the latent radioactivity in the reactor core, the decommissioning of a reactor is a slow process which has to take place in stages; the plans of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority for decommissioning reactors have an average 50 year time frame. ❋ Unknown (2010)

This reactor is an excellent and elegant solution to the non-polluting heat source problem. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Israel insists it will not be the first to introduce nuclear weapons into the Middle East, but pictures leaked by a former technician at Israel's main reactor in 1986 led experts to estimate that Israel has world's sixth-largest nuclear arsenal. ❋ Unknown (2010)

EDF said that while the future of the third Calvert Cliffs reactor is unclear, it "remains committed to pursuing new nuclear [power plants] in the U.S." ❋ Steven Mufson (2010)

That Constellation would not sign a power purchase agreement for its own reactor is a stunning admission that atomic energy cannot compete with natural gas or renewables. ❋ Harvey Wasserman (2010)

Once the reactor is built, the several thousand construction jobs are ended — leaving a residual of only perhaps 600 permanent jobs. ❋ Unknown (2010)

From a review of such imagery, the Agency can confirm that construction of the reactor is continuing. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Because the reactor is based on a 50-year-old design that has proved safe for students to use, few countries are expected to object to plants on their territory ❋ Unknown (2008)

Also, Tony's reactor is not visible when he wears a suit. ❋ Unknown (2008)

When the reactor is operating normally, it releases well under 5% of the radiation that an equivalent-capacity coal plant does, so it will take 20 years for one nuke plant to radiate the environment as much as the coal plant does. ❋ Unknown (2008)

The reactor is four decades old, and may be reaching the end of its practical lifetime. ❋ Unknown (2008)

The chemical reprocessing plant removes plutonium produced in the reactor from the spent uranium rods. ❋ Unknown (2008)

- The country aims to become self-sufficient in reactor design and construction, as well as other aspects of the fuel cycle. ❋ Unknown (2008)

The reactor is at the Bruce Power plant near Kincardine, Ontario. ❋ Ewillett (2007)

The reactor is big (though remarkably small when you consider the amount of energy it produces). ❋ Ewillett (2007)

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