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Definitions
Below is a directory of terms used in the field of nuclear power. Most of the terms have been reproduced or adapted from the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (US NRC) and the World Nuclear Association (WNA).
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Decommissioning
The process of safely closing a nuclear power plant after its useful life has ended. This process primarily involves decontaminating the facility to reduce residual radioactivity and then making the property available for use.
Deuterium
A stable isotope of hydrogen with one proton and one neutron in the nucleus. Also known as 'heavy hydrogen'.
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