nuclear reactor; atomic reactor
Standard technical and everyday term for a device that initiates and controls a sustained nuclear chain reaction.
Debate continues about the safety of nuclear reactors.
This nuclear reactor is scheduled to be decommissioned next year.
This reactor is still in operation.
The reactor was shut down for inspection.
The reactor suffered a core meltdown due to the accident.
There are plans underway to decommission the aging reactor.
multipurpose reactor
molten-salt reactor