der Reaktor
Translation
reactor
Examples
Der Reaktor erzeugt viel Energie.
The reactor generates a lot of energy.
Ein neuer Reaktor wird gebaut.
A new reactor is being built.
Grammar Patterns
((der Reaktor)) ((as subject)) The reactor is... Der Reaktor ist sicher.
((sth.)) ((in+dat)) ...in the reactor In dem Reaktor findet eine Kernspaltung statt.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Kernkraftwerk (nuclear power plant)
Etymology
From Latin 'reagere' (to react). The suffix '-tor' denotes an agent or instrument.
Memory Tips
Think of a machine that causes a 'reaction' to produce energy. It's an international cognate, similar to the English 'reactor'.