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reattore

reactor

noun reh-aht-TOH-reh Less Common

Usage Note

Reattore most commonly refers to a nuclear reactor (reattore nucleare), but also to a jet engine in aviation (reattore a getto). The plural reattori is regular. Do not confuse with reagente (reagent, a chemical substance).

Examples

"Il reattore nucleare è in manutenzione."

Natural Translation

The nuclear reactor is under maintenance.

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