reactor — a container or apparatus in which substances are made to react chemically
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a container or apparatus in which substances are made to react chemically
Pronunciation (IPA): /riˈæktər/
Example Sentences
- The scientist accidentally dropped his lunch into the reactor and created the world's first kimchi-powered energy source.
- The reactor operates at extremely high temperatures to maintain the nuclear chain reaction.
- My grandmother is a fast reactor - she always knows when I'm hiding vegetables under my rice.
reactor
NOUN[/riˈæktər/]
a container or apparatus in which substances are made to react chemically
The reactor safely generated electricity for millions of homes.
The reactor converted nuclear energy into usable electricity. (⚛️ Reaction + ⚡ Energy → Reactor)
The reactor became the key factor powering the city's generators.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from the Latin verb 'reagere' (to act again), which combines 're-' (again) and 'agere' (to do or act). The suffix '-or' was added to denote an agent or thing that performs the action, creating 'reactor' as something that undergoes or causes a reaction.
Breakdown
re- (again) + agere (to act/do) + -or (agent suffix) = reactor (that which reacts or causes reaction)
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📝Examples
“The scientist accidentally dropped his lunch into the reactor and created the world's first kimchi-powered energy source.”
“The reactor operates at extremely high temperatures to maintain the nuclear chain reaction.”
“My grandmother is a fast reactor - she always knows when I'm hiding vegetables under my rice.”
“Engineers are designing a new type of reactor that produces less radioactive waste.”
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