reactor
n. countablen. a large machine or container where a controlled chemical or nuclear reaction happens. It is usually used to create power or make new materials.
n. an apparatus or structure in which a controlled nuclear or chemical reaction occurs. In engineering, it specifically refers to the vessel designed to contain and sustain such processes for energy production or synthesis.
The power plant uses a nuclear reactor to generate electricity.
Engineers monitored the pressure levels inside the chemical reactor to ensure the safety of the production line.
The transition to sustainable energy has sparked renewed debate over the safety and efficiency of modular nuclear reactors compared to traditional large-scale facilities.
From react + -or.
Commonly modified by adjectives like 'nuclear', 'chemical', or 'fusion' to specify the process involved.