ABC - DEF - GHI - JKL - MNO - PQRS - TUV - WXYZ Radioactive waste
Definition:
Any waste that emits energy as rays, waves, streams or energetic particles.
Radioactive materials are often mixed with hazardous waste, from nuclear
reactors, research institutions, or hospitals.
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US EPA
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Radioactive wastes are generally classified into two categories: high and low
level wastes.
High-Level Radioactive Waste (HLRW) refers to most of the
waste generated in nuclear reactors. It is a serious threat to anyone who comes
near the waste without shielding.
Low-Level Radioactive Waste (LLRW) refers to the less
hazardous waste generated by hospitals, research laboratories, and certain
industries.
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Related words: Radiation - Radioactivity To read about this term in context: GreenFacts Digest on the Chernobyl Nuclear Accident:
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