reactor

• Substantiv, das eine Apparatur oder Vorrichtung bezeichnet, die dazu dient, eine Kernreaktion zu enthalten und zu steuern, um Energie zu erzeugen oder künstliche Elemente herzustellen, oder eine elektrische Komponente, die der Schaltung eine Reaktanz hinzufügt.

A noun referring to an apparatus or device designed to contain and control a nuclear reaction for energy production or the creation of artificial elements, or an electrical component that introduces reactance into a circuit.

1. Electrical reactorC1formaltechnical

   An electrical device used to introduce reactance into a circuit, typically to limit current or filter signals.

   Elektrischer Reaktor

   • The engineer installed a reactor to stabilize the power supply.
   • Reactors are commonly used in high-voltage transmission lines.
   • This circuit requires a reactor to manage the inductive load.

   Synonymechokecoilinductor

2. Nuclear reactorB2formalscientific

   An apparatus that maintains and controls a nuclear chain reaction for the production of energy or artificial elements.

   Kernreaktor

   • The nuclear reactor generates electricity for the entire city.
   • Scientists monitor the reactor core temperature constantly.
   • New reactor designs aim to be safer and more efficient.

   Synonymeatomic pileatomic reactor