réacteur

Definitions of réacteur
  1. noun
    (physics) any of several kinds of apparatus that maintain and control a nuclear reaction for the production of energy or artificial elements
    synonyms: réacteur nucléaire
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    types:
    pile atomique
    a nuclear reactor that uses controlled nuclear fission to generate energy
    réacteur surgénérateur
    a nuclear reactor that produces more fissile material than it burns
    type of:
    appareil, appareillage
    equipment designed to serve a specific function
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