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Reactor

noun

An electrical device used to introduce reactance into a circuit.

(physics) any of several kinds of apparatus that maintain and control a nuclear reaction for the production of energy or artificial elements. Synonym: nuclear reactor.

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... method of disposing of dairy cows that react to the tuberculin test is to slaughter them. Unless a large percentage of the herd is tubercular, it is not advisable to practise segregation and quarantine. This may be advisable if the reactor is a valuable breeding animal, unless visible symptoms are shown. The milk from reacting cows may be used if it is boiled or sterilized. Whenever a calf is born of a reactor, it should be separated from the mother and fed milk from ...

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