reactor

• Appareil ou installation conçu pour contenir et contrôler une réaction nucléaire afin de produire de l'énergie ou de créer des éléments artificiels, ou composant électrique qui introduit une réactance dans un circuit.

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.

   Réactance électrique / bobine d'inductance

   • 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.

   Synonymeschokecoilinductor

2. Nuclear reactorB2formalscientific

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

   Réacteur nucléaire

   • 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.

   Synonymesatomic pileatomic reactor