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Decommissioning: meaning, definitions and examples

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decommissioning

 

[ diːkəˈmɪʃənɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

nuclear power plants

The process of safely closing down a nuclear power plant, managing the radioactive materials, and restoring the site to a non-nuclear state.

Synonyms

closure, disposal, shut down

Examples of usage

  • Decommissioning of nuclear power plants is a complex and costly process.
  • After decommissioning, the site must undergo extensive monitoring to ensure safety.
  • The government oversees the decommissioning of nuclear facilities to prevent environmental contamination.
Context #2 | Verb

nuclear facilities

To officially take a nuclear facility out of service, remove radioactive materials, and clean up the site for alternative use.

Synonyms

deactivate, dismantle, retire

Examples of usage

  • The company decided to decommission the old nuclear reactor.
  • It will take several years to decommission the entire facility.
  • The government allocated funds for decommissioning the nuclear plant.

Translations

Translations of the word "decommissioning" in other languages:

🇵🇹 descomissionamento

🇮🇳 अवहेलना

🇩🇪 Stilllegung

🇮🇩 pemberhentian

🇺🇦 виведення з експлуатації

🇵🇱 wycofanie z eksploatacji

🇯🇵 退役

🇫🇷 désaffectation

🇪🇸 desmantelamiento

🇹🇷 hizmet dışı bırakma

🇰🇷 퇴역

🇸🇦 إيقاف التشغيل

🇨🇿 vyřazení z provozu

🇸🇰 vyraďovanie z prevádzky

🇨🇳 退役

🇸🇮 ukinitev

🇮🇸 afskráning

🇰🇿 пайдаланудан шығару

🇬🇪 სერვისის შეწყვეტა

🇦🇿 istismar etmədən çıxarma

🇲🇽 desmantelamiento

Etymology

The term 'decommissioning' originated in the context of nuclear power plants and facilities. It became prominent with the growth of the nuclear industry in the mid-20th century. Decommissioning ensures the safe closure and cleanup of nuclear sites, reducing environmental risks and hazards. The process involves regulatory oversight, technical expertise, and long-term monitoring to prevent radiation exposure. Decommissioning has evolved as a crucial aspect of nuclear energy management and environmental protection.

See also: commissionaire, commissioner.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,433, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.