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Reaktorunfall
German → American English
American English
Reactor accident
Ein Unfall in einem Reaktor, oft im Zusammenhang mit Kernenergie oder radioaktiven Stoffen.
Der Reaktorunfall führte zu einer großflächigen Evakuierung.Use Reaktorunfall for an accident involving a reactor, especially in the context of nuclear power or nuclear incidents. In everyday language, Störfall is broader and can mean any serious malfunction, not necessarily an actual accident.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Reaktorunfall mean in English?
Reaktorunfall means reactor accident.
Is Reaktorunfall the same as Atomunfall?
They are very close in meaning, but Reaktorunfall is the more specific and natural term for an accident at a reactor.
How do you use Reaktorunfall in a sentence?
Example: Der Reaktorunfall hatte schwerwiegende Folgen. = The reactor accident had serious consequences.