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reactor

/riːˈæktər/ noun · British & US
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What does reactor mean?

noun

A device or system that produces a chemical or nuclear reaction, especially one that generates power. A person or thing that causes a reaction or response.

Example

"The nuclear reactor was designed to produce a safe and efficient source of energy."

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