reactor
//riˈæktər//
Noun
reactorSingular
reactorsPlural
1
A large structure in which nuclear fission is initiated and controlled to produce energy or radioactive isotopes.
The nuclear reactor was shut down for maintenance.
2
A vessel or apparatus in which substances undergo a chemical reaction, especially one used in industrial processes.
The chemical reactor is designed to withstand high temperatures and pressures.
3
A person or thing that reacts to something in a particular way.
She is a slow reactor to stress and takes time to process difficult situations.