El reactor nuclear
Example: El reactor nuclear produce energía para toda la ciudad cercana.
Definition
"El reactor nuclear" is a device used to initiate and control a sustained nuclear chain reaction, producing energy typically for electricity generation or propulsion. It converts nuclear energy into usable power, often supplying energy to nearby cities or facilities.
Etymology
The phrase "el reactor nuclear" comes from Spanish, where "reactor" is derived from the Latin 'reactus,' meaning 'a doing again' or 'reaction.' "Nuclear" comes from Latin 'nucleus,' meaning 'kernel' or 'core,' referring to the atomic nucleus. Together, they describe a machine that manages reactions at the nucleus level to produce energy.
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"El reactor nuclear" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Energy - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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