Low-level radioactive waste

Low-Level Radioactive Waste: Wastes less hazardous than most of those associated with nuclear reactor; generated by hospitals, research laboratories, and certain industries.

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Definition (english only)
A general term for a wide range of wastes containing low quantities of radionuclide.

Waste generated in core fuel of a nuclear reactor, found at nuclear reactors or by nuclear fuel reprocessing; is a serious threat to anyone who comes near the waste without shielding. (See low-level radioactive waste.) ...

high-level radioactive waste Waste generated in core fuel of a nuclear reactor, found at nuclear reactors or by nuclear fuel reprocessing; a serious threat to anyone who comes near the waste without shielding. See low-level radioactive waste.

New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority coordinates energy matters and monitors low-level radioactive waste generation and management for the State.

See also: Radioactive waste, Radioactive, Waste, Water, Environment