What is another word for chain-reacting piles?
Pronunciation: [t͡ʃˈe͡ɪnɹɪˈaktɪŋ pˈa͡ɪlz] (IPA) 
Chain-reacting piles refer to a nuclear reaction where neutron-induced fission produces more neutrons, which continue the fission process in a self-sustaining chain reaction. Synonyms for chain-reacting piles include nuclear reactors, reactor cores, nuclear power plants, or simply reactors. These structures generate electricity by harnessing the heat produced by nuclear fission, but can also be used for research and nuclear-powered ships. In addition to being a source of energy, reactors are also associated with risks of nuclear accidents and radiation leaks, such as the Chernobyl disaster in 1986 and Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster in 2011. Despite the risks, nuclear power remains a vital energy source for many countries around the world.
