nuclear waste
Definition
Radioactive and extremely toxic byproducts of nuclear fuel processing plants, and nuclear medicine and nuclear weapons industries. Nuclear wastes remain radioactive for thousands of years and have to be buried deep on land or at sea in thick concrete or metal (lead and stainless steel) containers.
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nuclear waste is in the Environment & Pollution Control subject.
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