radioactive waste

US /ˌreɪ.di.oʊˈæk.tɪv weɪst/
UK /ˌreɪ.di.oʊˈæk.tɪv weɪst/
"radioactive waste" picture
1.

radioaktiver Abfall, Atommüll

waste products containing radioactive materials, especially those produced by nuclear power stations and the processing of nuclear fuel, that are difficult and expensive to dispose of safely

:
The safe disposal of radioactive waste is a major environmental challenge.
Die sichere Entsorgung von radioaktivem Abfall ist eine große Umweltherausforderung.
Storing radioactive waste requires specialized facilities.
Die Lagerung von radioaktivem Abfall erfordert spezielle Einrichtungen.