reactor 2
noundomain: artefact
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
(physics) any of several kinds of apparatus that maintain and control a nuclear reaction for the production of energy or artificial elements
Hypernym
apparatus 1
noun
equipment designed to serve a specific function
Part_meronym
control rod 1
noun
a steel or aluminum rod that can be moved up or down to control the rate of the nuclear reaction
core 9
noun
the chamber of a nuclear reactor containing the fissile material where the reaction takes place
moderator 1
noun
any substance used to slow down neutrons in nuclear reactors
Domain_of_synset_-_TOPIC
physics 1
noun
the science of matter and energy and their interactions
EnglishHyponym
atomic pile 1
noun
a nuclear reactor that uses controlled nuclear fission to generate energy
a nuclear reactor that produces more fissile material than it burns
fast reactor 1
noun
nuclear reactor in which nuclear fissions are caused by fast neutrons because little or no moderator is used
a nuclear reactor using gas as a coolant
a nuclear reactor using liquid metal as a coolant
Part_holonym
control rod 1
noun
a steel or aluminum rod that can be moved up or down to control the rate of the nuclear reaction
core 9
noun
the chamber of a nuclear reactor containing the fissile material where the reaction takes place
moderator 1
noun
any substance used to slow down neutrons in nuclear reactors
Member_of_this_domain_-_TOPIC
physics 1
noun
the science of matter and energy and their interactions
