radioactive waste
US /ˌreɪ.di.oʊˈæk.tɪv weɪst/
UK /ˌreɪ.di.oʊˈæk.tɪv weɪst/
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scorie radioattive, rifiuti radioattivi
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
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The safe disposal of radioactive waste is a major environmental challenge.
Lo smaltimento sicuro delle scorie radioattive è una sfida ambientale importante.
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Storing radioactive waste requires specialized facilities.
Lo stoccaggio delle scorie radioattive richiede strutture specializzate.