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reactor

[ree-ak-ter] / riˈæk tər /
NOUN
electrical device
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Kevin Charlton, CEO of NewHold, said his team reviewed nearly 300 potential deals, but liked Newcleo’s reactor design, fuel source and supply chain management.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

In October, the companies announced a deal to restart a NextEra nuclear reactor in Iowa that closed in 2020 following wind damage to a cooling tower.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

The UAE said the reactor was not affected and the plant was operating as normal.

From MarketWatch • May 17, 2026

The UAE said the reactor was not affected and the plant was operating as normal.

From MarketWatch • May 17, 2026

In a nuclear power plant, water serves as a shield, slowing down and capturing neutrons, as do the steel walls of the reactor vessels and the thick concrete of the primary containment chamber.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland




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