reattore

Definitions of reattore
  1. noun
    a gas turbine produces a stream of hot gas that propels a jet plane by reaction propulsion
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    types:
    turboreattore
    a jet engine in which a fan driven by a turbine provides extra air to the burner and gives extra thrust
    razzo
    a jet engine containing its own propellant and driven by reaction propulsion
  2. noun
    an airplane powered by one or more jet engines
    synonyms: aviogetto
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    type of:
    aereo, aeroplano
    an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
  3. noun
    (physics) any of several kinds of apparatus that maintain and control a nuclear reaction for the production of energy or artificial elements
    synonyms: reattore nucleare
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    type of:
    apparato, apparecchiatura, impianto
    equipment designed to serve a specific function
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