low-lev·el
| \ ˈlō-ˈle-vəl
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Definition of low-level
1
: occurring, done, or placed at a low level
2
: being of low importance or rank
3
: being or relating to nuclear waste containing low concentrations of radioactive components
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“Low-level.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low-level. Accessed 29 Jun. 2022.
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The first known use of low-level was in 1845
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