Radiological Contaminants

Definition

Radiological contaminants are substances that emit radiation and can contaminate the environment or food sources. These contaminants can come from nuclear accidents, radioactive waste, or certain industrial processes.

Related terms

Nuclear Accidents: Disasters involving the release of radioactive materials from nuclear power plants or other facilities.

Radioactive Waste:

Materials that contain radioactive elements and need proper disposal due to their potential harm to humans and the environment.

Industrial Processes:

Activities carried out by industries that may produce hazardous substances as byproducts.