reactor core
[rɪˈæktər kɔːr]
nounpl: reactor cores
núcleo do reator
1. The central part of a nuclear reactor where nuclear fission occurs and heat is generated
The reactor core contains fuel rods and control rods to manage the nuclear chain reaction.
O núcleo do reator contém varetas de combustível e varetas de controle para gerenciar a reação em cadeia nuclear.
2. In engineering, the active zone of a reactor where the primary physical and chemical processes take place
Engineers must monitor temperature and pressure in the reactor core at all times.
Os engenheiros devem monitorar temperatura e pressão no núcleo do reator o tempo todo.
This term is primarily used in technical, scientific, and industrial contexts related to nuclear energy. Brazil has significant nuclear energy infrastructure, particularly with the Angra Nuclear Power Plant, making this terminology relevant in Brazilian technical discourse. The term is standardized across all Portuguese-speaking regions.
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