nuclear reactor

noun

physics
: a large device that produces nuclear energy

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Researchers have made a Wi-Fi receiver that’s tough enough to work inside a nuclear reactor. Katherine Bourzac, IEEE Spectrum, 2 Apr. 2026 The realist view is that NASA wants to fly a nuclear reactor as soon as possible, and the Mars launch window justifies the aggressive development schedule (and commensurate funding) to appropriators. David W. Brown, Scientific American, 31 Mar. 2026 These tools are designed to accelerate nuclear reactor deployment timelines without sacrificing safety. Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026 Dimona, where the second missile hit, is perilously close to Israel’s main nuclear reactor and research site. Matt Bradley, NBC news, 22 Mar. 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 5 Apr. 2026.

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