The nuclear reactor
Example: Nuclear reactor controls nuclear reactions for energy production
Definition
The nuclear reactor is a device designed to initiate and control a sustained nuclear chain reaction, primarily used for generating energy or producing isotopes. It safely manages the release of energy through nuclear fission in a controlled environment.
Etymology
The term "nuclear reactor" combines 'nuclear,' derived from the Latin 'nucleus' meaning 'kernel' or 'core,' referring to the atomic nucleus, and 'reactor,' from the Latin 'reactus,' meaning 'a response or reaction.' Together, they describe a system that facilitates nuclear reactions. Did you know that the concept emerged prominently with the development of atomic energy in the 20th century?
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"The nuclear reactor" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Energy - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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