Nuclear energy and radiation terminology · MLC-0119

Nuclear energy and radiation terms: V (5)

• VaporThe gaseous form of substances that are normally in liquid or solid form.
• Very high radiation areaAn area accessible to individuals, in which radiation levels exceed 500 rad (5 gray) in one hour at 1 meter...
• Viability assessmentA decisionmaking process used by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to assess the prospects for safe and...
• VoidIn a nuclear power reactor, an area of lower density in a moderating system (such as steam bubbles in water)...
• Void coefficient of reactivityA rate of change in the reactivity of a water reactor system resulting from a formation of steam bubbles as...

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