glassificationn.
/ˌɡlɑːsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən//ˌɡlasɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ The process of glassifying nuclear waste.
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society > occupation and work > industry > manufacturing processes > glass-making > [noun] > turning substance into glass or glassy material > turning nuclear waste into glass
glassification1975
society > occupation and work > industry > manufacturing processes > glass-making > [adjective] > turning substance into glass or glassy material > turning nuclear waste into glass
glassification1975
1975 Forbes 15 Dec. 8/3 The glassification process boasts the added virtue of compactness: One scientist estimated that Britain's entire radioactive-waste quota for the next quarter century would barely fill a single Olympic-sized swimming pool.
1978 Nature 2 Mar. 2/2 That figure would be increased if extra cooling ponds capacity is needed and a decision is made to go forward with glassification for ultimate disposal.
1982 Times 27 Nov. 2/8 Britain..has adopted a French glassification process.
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