炉心
Meanings
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nuclear reactor core
Technical term for the central part of a nuclear reactor where the nuclear reaction takes place.
The reactor core was damaged in the accident.
The temperature of the reactor core is rising.
Usage patterns
- 炉心を冷却するto cool the reactor core
After the earthquake, the workers desperately tried to cool the reactor core.
- 炉心の温度が上がるfor the temperature of the reactor core to rise
If cooling water is insufficient, the temperature of the reactor core rises sharply.