Reactor

Pronunciation: /riˈæktər/

Definitions of reactor

noun a device used to induce and control a nuclear reaction

Example Sentences

A1 The nuclear reactor generates electricity.

A2 The reactor overheated and caused a meltdown.

B1 The reactor core needs to be cooled to prevent a meltdown.

B2 The new reactor design is more efficient and safer.

C1 The reactor's control rods regulate the nuclear reaction.

C2 The reactor containment vessel is designed to withstand extreme conditions.

Examples of reactor in a Sentence

formal The nuclear reactor was shut down for maintenance.

informal They had to fix the reactor before it caused any problems.

slang The reactor was acting up so they had to call in the experts.

figurative His mind was like a reactor, constantly processing new information.

Grammatical Forms of reactor

• past tense: reacted
• plural: reactors
• comparative: more reactive
• superlative: most reactive
• present tense: react
• future tense: will react
• perfect tense: have reacted
• continuous tense: is reacting
• singular: reactor
• positive degree: reactor
• infinitive: to react
• gerund: reacting
• participle: reacting

Origin and Evolution of reactor

First Known Use: 1944 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'reactor' originated from the Latin word 're-' meaning 'again' and 'agere' meaning 'to do'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of nuclear reactors, the word 'reactor' has evolved to also refer to any device or apparatus that reacts to a stimulus or input in a specific way.