reactor

• Substantivo que designa um aparelho ou dispositivo destinado a conter e controlar uma reação nuclear para produzir energia ou criar elementos artificiais, ou um componente elétrico que introduz reatância em um circuito.

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.

   Reator elétrico

   • 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.

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2. Nuclear reactorB2formalscientific

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

   Reator nuclear

   • 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.

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