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reactor

nounmasculinetécnico/ɾɪəˈtoɾ/medium

re·a·tor

Definition

Device or facility where a controlled reaction takes place, especially a nuclear fission reaction for energy production.
The nuclear power plant has three reactors in operation. / The chemical reactor reached the ideal temperature.

Etymology

Do inglês 'reactor', do latim 'reagere' (agir de novo).

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