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Atomreaktor
German → American English
American English
nuclear reactor
Reaktor, in dem durch Kernspaltung Energie erzeugt wird.
Der Atomreaktor erzeugt Energie durch Kernspaltung.Use Atomreaktor in technical or scientific contexts. In everyday German, Kernreaktor is also very common; Atomreaktor can sound slightly more old-fashioned or strongly tied to nuclear power discussions.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Atomreaktor mean in English?
Atomreaktor means nuclear reactor.
Is Atomreaktor the same as Kernreaktor?
Yes, in most contexts Atomreaktor and Kernreaktor mean the same thing: nuclear reactor.
Is Atomreaktor used in everyday German?
It is understandable and correct, but Kernreaktor is often more common in modern usage.