reactor
The Spanish word 'reactor' translates directly to 'reactor' in English. It is often used within scientific, specifically physical and chemical, contexts, or in industrial spheres. It refers to a piece of apparatus or equipment in which substances are made to react chemically, producing new substances as a result. Additionally, the term is also widely used to describe a type of engine that propels a vehicle, particularly in an aviation context, for example a jet or nuclear reactor.
The nuclear reactor produces energy.
This sentence refers to the function of a nuclear reactor, which operates by maintaining a chain reaction producing a steady flow of neutrons generated by the fission of heavy nuclei. It is controlled so that the heat yield remains constant.
They are working on the design of a new reactor.
The sentence is detailing a possible job or project where the subject is currently working on designing a new reactor. This can be any type of reactor such as a nuclear reactor or a chemical reactor, the context would determine this.
The reactor is in shutdown mode.
Referring to a state of operations where the reactor is not active or producing energy, but is in a safe, controlled shutdown mode. This mode significantly reduces the risk of accidental release of nuclear materials.