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fusion reactor

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fusion reactor
n
(Physics / General Physics) a nuclear reactor in which a thermonuclear fusion reaction takes place
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Noun1.fusion reactor - a nuclear reactor that uses controlled nuclear fusion to generate energy
thermonuclear reactor
nuclear reactor, reactor - (physics) any of several kinds of apparatus that maintain and control a nuclear reaction for the production of energy or artificial elements
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fusion reactor
n → Fusionsreaktor m


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