nuclear reactor

noun

physics
: a large device that produces nuclear energy

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There's no reason to think this new nuclear reactor would be different. Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 18 June 2026 This configuration helps make the nuclear reactor inherently self-regulating and highly resistant to meltdown, even at extreme temperatures. David Szondy june 08, New Atlas, 8 June 2026 While the work was done at a Department of Energy Lab, the company is working with the Department of Defense’s Project Pele program for developing a mobile nuclear reactor. ArsTechnica, 5 June 2026 Big Carl, the world’s largest crane, lifted a 551-ton reactor pressure vessel (RPV) into place at Hinkley Point C in southwest England during construction of Unit 2 of the nuclear reactor. Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for nuclear reactor

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“Nuclear reactor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nuclear%20reactor. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.

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