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The term reactor refers to a structure in which material can be made to undergo a controlled nuclear reaction. They are used widely in industrial plants.

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A reactor is a device that is designed to contain and control nuclear reactions, producing heat that can be converted into electricity. Reactors are used in nuclear power plants for generating electricity and in research facilities for various scientific purposes.

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