El reactor nuclear
Example: El reactor nuclear produeix energia per a tota la ciutat.
Definition
"El reactor nuclear" is a device used to initiate and control a sustained nuclear chain reaction, typically for generating energy. It produces heat through nuclear fission, which is then converted into electrical power, providing energy for cities and various applications.
Etymology
The term "el reactor nuclear" combines "reactor," from Latin 'react-' meaning 'to react' or 'to drive back,' and "nuclear," derived from the Latin 'nucleus,' meaning 'kernel' or 'core.' Together, they describe a core device that reacts to produce energy through nuclear processes.
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"El reactor nuclear" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Energy - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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