radioactive
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These systems produce electrical power from the heat released as plutonium undergoes radioactive decay.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 3, 2026
If this behavior occurs more widely, it could help limit the movement of radioactive contaminants into nearby soil and water.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2026
Even after 40 years, particles measuring just 8 to 50 micrometers remain highly radioactive, and entering affected areas still requires protective clothing.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2026
Rather than rapidly releasing radioactive substances, the particles appear capable of retaining fission products within their structures.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2026
But now they spent their days planning and carrying out the monumental task of cleaning up a radioactive disaster zone.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
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