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1. containment
noun. ['kənˈteɪnmənt'] the act of containing; keeping something from spreading.
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- containment (English)
- -ment (English)
- -amentum (Latin)
- contain (English)
2. containment
noun. ['kənˈteɪnmənt'] (physics) a system designed to prevent the accidental release of radioactive material from a reactor.
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- containment (English)
- -ment (English)
- -amentum (Latin)
- contain (English)