Der Kernreaktor
Example: Der Kernreaktor produziert Energie für die ganze Stadt.
Definition
"Der Kernreaktor" is a nuclear reactor, a device that initiates and controls a sustained nuclear chain reaction to produce energy, usually for electricity generation or research purposes. It plays a crucial role in powering cities and industries by harnessing nuclear energy safely.
Etymology
The word "der Kernreaktor" comes from German, where "Kern" means core or nucleus, and "Reaktor" is derived from the Latin 'reactor,' meaning one who reacts. Together, they describe a reactor that operates at the core or nucleus, reflecting its function in nuclear physics. Did you know? The term emphasizes the central role of the reactor in controlling nuclear reactions.
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"Der Kernreaktor" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Energy - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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