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scram an emergency shutdown of a nuclear reactor scram [skram] (nucleonics) A sudden shutting down of a nuclear reactor, usually by dropping safety rods, when a predetermined neutron flux or other dangerous condition occurs. To close down a reactor by bringing about a scram. 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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| On the other hand, many smart to midsize, middle-tier privates now find themselves scramming to attract students--many of whom are choosing more affordable state and community schools. I guess I am what most call a "snowbird," enjoying the mild winter and scramming during the oppressive summer, But in those months of fall, winter, and spring, Phoenix is one of the best places to skate, regardless of whether you buy into the paradigmatic approach, but especially good if you do not, or whether you care about packs of rolling Barneys on the Arizona State University campus and elsewhere. |
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