nuclear reactor

noun

physics
: a large device that produces nuclear energy

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The design is intended to retain radioactive material under extreme conditions and is being developed for several advanced nuclear reactor applications. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026 Despite having the world's greatest nuclear reactor capacity, since the 1970s the United States has operated in a comparatively retrograde state in terms of the industry. — David Szondy august 22, New Atlas, 22 Aug. 2026 Former SpaceX engineers think a long-dormant nuclear reactor experiment is key to meeting the power needs of data centers. — Evan Halper, Washington Post, 21 Aug. 2026 Important issues must be addressed before any decisions are made, including PG&E’s repayment of an existing state loan, seismic and nuclear reactor safety, spent fuel storage and continued revenues to local government and schools, Laird said. — Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nuclear reactor

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