low-level waste
Britishnoun
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Operators of fusion plants will need to handle small amounts of tritium—a short-lived radioactive isotope of hydrogen—and safely dispose of low-level waste consisting of reactor parts made radioactive by fusion reactions.
From Science Magazine ● Apr. 19, 2023
Both contained low-level waste such as those produced through medical use, and no radioactive release has been reported, but Grossi said the incidents should serve as a warning.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 4, 2022
“You could have a situation where you have low-level waste, a release of radioactive material. What we have to ensure is that these things don’t happen.”
From Washington Post ● Mar. 3, 2022
Each year, the amount of low-level waste generated in Australia is smaller than one shipping container, according to government figures, along with intermediate-level radioactive waste the size of a Dumpster.
From New York Times ● Mar. 7, 2018
After an investigation, Los Alamos voluntarily suspended its shipment of low-level waste to Nevada.
From Scientific American ● Jun. 27, 2017
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