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Containment structure
A gas-tight shell or other enclosure around a nuclear reactor to confine fission products that otherwise might be released to the atmosphere in the event of an accident.
A service to the public by The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
See also: Emergency classifications , Capacity factor (gross) , Radiology , Earthquake, operating basis , Periodic table |
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International Codes INDEX:List of Terms: Terms beginning with "A", Page 1 |
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