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Reaktor
German → American English
American English
reactor
Ein technischer oder nuklearer Apparat, in dem eine kontrollierte Reaktion abläuft.
Der Reaktor wurde nach dem Unfall sofort heruntergefahren.In German, Reaktor is a masculine noun: der Reaktor. Use it especially for nuclear or chemical reactors; in everyday speech, reactor usually refers to technical or scientific contexts.
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Frequently asked questions
What does "Reaktor" mean in English?
"Reaktor" means "reactor" in English.
Is "Reaktor" the same as "Kernreaktor"?
Not exactly. "Reaktor" is the general word for reactor, while "Kernreaktor" specifically means nuclear reactor.
How do you say "nuclear reactor" in German?
"Nuclear reactor" is "Kernreaktor" in German.