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4. Type of nuclear fission in which nonfissionable U-238 is converted into
fissionable Pu-239
5. The splitting of an atomic nucleus into two smaller fragments, accompanied by 3. The emission of energetic particles or rays from unstable atomic nuclei
the release of a large amount of energy
6. Radioactive solids,liquids,or gases that give off small amounts of ionizing
radiation
8. The joining of two lightweight atomic nuclei into a single,heavier nucleus,
accompanied by the release of a large amount of energy
10. The energy released by nuclear fission or fusion
12. Radioactive solids, liquids,or gases that give off large amounts of ionizing
radiation
13. A device that initiates and maintains a controlled nuclear fission chain
reaction to produce energy for electricity
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1. To dismantle an old nuclear power plant after it closes
2. The used fuel elements that were irradiated in a nuclear reactor
7. Processes involved in producing the fuel used in nuclear reactors and in
disposing of nuclear wastes
9. A reactor fuel that contains a combination of uranium oxide and plutonium
oxide.
11. The process by which uranium one is refined after mining to increase the
concentration of fissionable U-235