What does "nuclear reactor" mean?

Any device in which a controlled chain reaction is maintained for the purpose of creating heat (for power generation) or for creating neutrons and other fission products for experimental, medical or other purposes.

What is a synonym for "nuclear reactor"?

Common synonyms include: reactor.

Nuclear reactor

noun

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Noun

1
Any device in which a controlled chain reaction is maintained for the purpose of creating heat (for power generation) or for creating neutrons and other fission products for experimental, medical or other purposes.
"Meronym: control rod"
2
(physics) any of several kinds of apparatus that maintain and control a nuclear reaction for the production of energy or artificial elements wordnet

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reactor

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"Near-synonym: atomic pile (dated)"

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