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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.
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