nuclear reactor
nounDefinitions
Any device in which a controlled chain reaction is maintained for the purpose of creating…
Any device in which a controlled chain reaction is maintained for the purpose of creating heat (for power generation) or for creating neutrons and other fission products for experimental, medical or other purposes.
- Meronym: control rod
- Near-synonym: atomic pile (dated)
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No curated loop yet for nuclear reactor. Loops are being traced one word at a time while the ingestion pipeline matures.
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