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nuclear-powered ship

/ˈnjuːkliər ˈpaʊəd ʃɪp/

Traducción: Buque que utiliza un reactor nuclear como fuente principal de energía para su propulsión y sistemas a bordo, empleado comúnmente en buques militares como portaaviones y submarinos, así como en algunos rompehielos.

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/ˈnjuːkliər ˈpaʊəd ʃɪp/C1formaltechnical
  • esBuque que utiliza un reactor nuclear como fuente principal de energía para su propulsión y sistemas a bordo, empleado comúnmente en buques militares como portaaviones y submarinos, así como en algunos rompehielos.

A ship that uses a nuclear reactor as its primary power source for propulsion and onboard systems, typically used for military vessels like aircraft carriers and submarines, as well as some icebreakers.

  1. Vessel with nuclear propulsionC1formal

    A ship that uses a nuclear reactor to generate power for its engines, allowing it to operate for long periods without refueling.

    esbuque de propulsión nuclear

    • The navy operates several nuclear-powered ships, including aircraft carriers and submarines.
    • A nuclear-powered ship can travel around the world without needing to stop for fuel.
    • The first nuclear-powered ship, the USS Nautilus, was launched in 1954.