fusion reactor

American  

noun

1. Physics. a reactor for producing atomic energy by nuclear fusion.

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fusion reactor British  

noun

1. a nuclear reactor in which a thermonuclear fusion reaction takes place

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fusion reactor

The plasma in a fusion reactor reaches extraordinarily high temperatures, measured in millions of degrees Fahrenheit.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 6, 2026

The technical challenges, including how to convert the energy produced by a fusion reactor into electricity, remain daunting.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 3, 2026

While Prof Lowe supports the development of fusion technology, he just argues that a working fusion reactor won't come fast enough to help bring down CO2 emissions and tackle climate change.

From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2024

One fix involves using the magnetic coils that surround a fusion reactor to apply magnetic fields to the edge of the plasma, breaking up the structures that might otherwise develop into a full-fledged edge instability.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 5, 2024

The green light on the fusion reactor blinked steadily.

From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth