Radioactive waste

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-009870",
  "term": "Radioactive waste",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Any waste material that contains radioactive substances in concentrations exceeding regulatory clearance levels. This material originates from nuclear power generation, medical procedures, industrial applications, and research activities. It is categorized by its level of radioactivity and half-life, dictating specific disposal methods such as deep geological repositories for high-level waste.",
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "radioactive"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1982, 54, 1533. 'Glossary of terms used in nuclear analytical chemistry (Provisional)' on page 1550 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac198254081533)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/radioactive-waste/"
}