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formula quantity

Energy; Nuclear energy

Special nuclear material, in any combination, in a quantity of 5000 grams or more computed by the formula, grams = (grams contained U-235) + 2. 5 (grams U-233 + grams ...

national response framework (NRF)

Energy; Nuclear energy

The guiding principles, roles, and structures that enable all domestic incident response partners to prepare for and provide a unified national response to disasters and ...

nanocurie

Energy; Nuclear energy

One billionth 10 -9 of a curie.

nano-

Energy; Nuclear energy

A prefix that divides a basic unit by one billion (10 -9 ).

monitoring of radiation

Energy; Nuclear energy

Periodic or continuous determination of the amount of ionizing radiation or radioactive contamination in a region. Radiation monitoring is a safety measure to protect the health ...

molecule

Energy; Nuclear energy

A group of atoms held together by chemical forces. A molecule is the smallest unit of a compound that can exist by itself and retain all of its chemical properties.

moderator temperature coefficient of reactivity

Energy; Nuclear energy

As the moderator (water) increases in temperature, it becomes less dense and slows down fewer neutrons, which results in a negative change of reactivity. This negative temperature ...