reactor
BrE /ˈreɪktə/ AmE /ˈreiaktɚ/
noun en → es
a large machine that produces electricity by splitting atoms in a nuclear power station
reactor, planta de energía nuclear
- nuclear reactor
Collocations nuclear reactor · atomic reactor
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The nuclear reactor was damaged in the earthquake.
El reactor nuclear resultó dañado en el terremoto.
a container or piece of equipment used for chemical reactions, especially in a laboratory
reactor químico, recipiente de reacción
- chemical reactor
Collocations chemical reactor · industrial reactor
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The chemical reactor is used to produce new compounds.
El reactor químico se utiliza para producir nuevos compuestos.
a part of the body that responds in a particular way to something, such as an allergen or medicine
reactor biológico, respuesta alérgica
- allergic reactor
Collocations allergic reactor · immune system reactor
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She is a strong allergic reactor to peanuts.
Ella es una fuerte reactiva alérgica a las nueces de Brasil.