nuclear wastewater

Language: en

📖 Definitions

  1. Water that has been in contact with nuclear fuel or reactor components and contains radioactive isotopes, often treated before release into the environment.; Liquid waste generated during the operation of a nuclear power plant, which may require complex processing to remove radioactive contaminants.

💬 Examples

  1. Japan has officially commenced the twenty-fourth cycle of releasing treated nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean.

  2. The management of nuclear wastewater remains a contentious issue among neighboring countries.