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Term

high-level radioactive waste

Term

Waste generated in the fuel cells of a nuclear reactor. It is typically stored at reactor sites and nuclear fuel reprocessing plants. In the absence of shielding, it represents a serious health threat.

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EEA Glossary

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Definition source publication

United Nations. Glossary of environment statistics.

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http://esa.un.org/unsd/envmnt/default.asp

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United Nations

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Long definition

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