Synonyms for

Reactor

Verb / ri:ˈæktɜ: / Another word for reactor — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A device used to initiate and control a nuclear chain reaction.

Synonyms & similar words

nuclearreactor generator core furnace boiler engine motor machine appliance contraption implement instrument tool gadget widget mechanism apparatus equipment

Synonyms by register

Formal

reagent apparatus device system

Informal

machine gadget contraption

Literary

crucible furnace

Antonyms

generator source originator creator cause producer

Common collocations

  • nuclear reactor
  • chemical reactor
  • stirred tank reactor
  • continuous stirred-tank reactor
  • reactor core
  • reactor vessel
  • reactor safety
  • reactor operator

Word family

noun reactor
verb react
adjective reactive
adverb reactively

Usage note

Primarily used in scientific and technical contexts, especially for nuclear or chemical processes. Avoid using 'reactor' for general-purpose machines unless the context is clear.

Example sentences

  1. The reactor was used to heat the water and generate steam.
  2. The nuclear reactor was shut down due to a safety concern.
  3. The reactor core contains fuel rods that generate heat.
  4. The power plant used a reactor to generate electricity.
  5. The reactor was cooled by water to prevent overheating.

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