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    Reactor (en. Reactor)

    /reˈak.tor/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Installation that uses nuclear reactions to generate energy.
    The reactor at the nuclear plant produces electricity.
    El reactor de la planta nuclear produce electricidad.
    Any device that triggers a chemical reaction.
    The chemical reactor is used in the industry to synthesize products.
    El reactor químico se utiliza en la industria para sintetizar productos.
    Machine that carries out polymerization reactions.
    The polymerization reactor is essential in the manufacture of plastics.
    El reactor de polimerización es esencial en la fabricación de plásticos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'reactor', which means 'one who reacts'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    nuclear reactor
    Type of reactor designed for nuclear fission.
    reactor nuclear
    combustion reactor
    Installation that uses fuels to produce energy.
    reactor de combustión

    Related Words

    fission
    Process by which an atomic nucleus splits into two or more smaller nuclei.
    fisión
    fusion
    Process where two atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier one.
    fusión

    Slang Meanings

    A person who causes intense reactions in others.
    That party was a reactor, everyone was energized.
    Esa fiesta fue un reactor, todos estaban energizados.
    Someone who quickly gets involved in critical situations.
    She is a reactor, always ready to help in emergencies.
    Ella es un reactor, siempre lista para ayudar en emergencias.