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radioactive waste
Waste materials that contain or are contaminated by radioactive substances. Generated by nuclear power plants, medical facilities, and research institutions.
放射性廃棄物の処分は大きな課題だ。
The disposal of radioactive waste is a major issue.
高レベル放射性廃棄物は地下深くに埋設する計画だ。
The plan is to bury high-level radioactive waste deep underground.
放射性廃棄物の最終処分場の選定が難航している。
The selection of a final disposal site for radioactive waste is proving difficult.
USAGE:
A compound of 放射性 (radioactive) and 廃棄物 (waste). A key term in discussions about nuclear energy policy in Japan. Often categorized as 高レベル (high-level) or 低レベル (low-level).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 高レベル放射性廃棄物 (high-level radioactive waste)
- 低レベル放射性廃棄物 (low-level radioactive waste)
- 放射性廃棄物の処理 (processing of radioactive waste)
- 最終処分場 (final disposal site)
RELATED WORDS:
- 核燃料: nuclear fuel
- 原子力発電: nuclear power generation