nuclear reactor

noun

physics

: a large device that produces nuclear energy

Examples of nuclear reactor in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The two domes that once housed the San Onofre nuclear reactor cores will start coming down early next year. — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026

The concept combines a compact nuclear reactor with a 50-megajoule electromagnetic railgun. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2026

The Assad-era government in Syria was constructing a nuclear reactor that was configured to produce fissile material for possible use in nuclear weapons, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency said on Monday. — ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026

Working with a ship that uses an advanced civilian nuclear reactor, the project is looking at what port facilities will be needed and the radiation safety measures tailored for a high-density container terminal. — New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026

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