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gaseous diffusion plant |
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gaseous diffusion plant [¦gash·əs di′fyü·zhən ‚plant] (nucleonics) A facility where the gaseous diffusion process is used in the separation of uranium isotopes in order to provide fissionable fuel for nuclear power plants and weapons. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The Department of Energy has begun compensation payments to America's nuclear weapons workers; Harding's husband died after prolonged exposure to toxic levels of uranium at the Paducah, Kentucky Gaseous Diffusion Plant. Department of Energy at the former Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant site in Piketon. However, these gaseous diffusion plants are inefficient and are now running at well below capacity. |
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