What is another word for thermal reactor?
Pronunciation: [θˈɜːmə͡l ɹɪˈaktə] (IPA) 
A thermal reactor is most commonly known as a nuclear reactor, which is a device that harnesses nuclear energy to generate electricity. The term 'thermal reactor' denotes a particular type of nuclear reactor, and there are several synonyms that can be used interchangeably with the term. These include pressurized water reactor (PWR), boiling water reactor (BWR), high-temperature gas-cooled reactor (HTGR), and molten salt reactor (MSR). PWRs and BWRs are the most widely used thermal reactors in the world and employ a water moderator to slow down neutrons, allowing them to generate heat. HTGRs and MSRs function differently, utilizing various methods to generate heat. Ultimately, all of these terms describe technological applications that harness nuclear energy to generate electricity with varying degrees of efficiency and safety.
