radioactive dust
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With Geiger counters in hand to measure local levels of radiation and personal protective gear to guard against radioactive dust, they gathered worms from samples of soil, rotting fruit, and other organic material.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 5, 2024
But they leave behind radioactive dust that can be harmful.
From New York Times ● Sep. 26, 2023
The reactor top is still covered with debris from the explosion 12 years ago and needs to be cleaned up after putting a protective cover to contain radioactive dust.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 27, 2023
Military machinery kicking up radioactive dust in the usually carefully controlled zone caused a spike in radiation levels.
From BBC ● Mar. 26, 2022
It was a major breach of safety protocol that risked the workers swallowing radioactive dust with their food or inhaling it while they ate.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
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