Definition of nuclide
: a species of atom characterized by the constitution of its nucleus and hence by the number of protons, the number of neutrons, and the energy content
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Water treatment is happening at large-scale facilities that have been built onsite, including a multi-nuclide removal facility.
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The half-life of cesium-137, one of the most harmful nuclides released during the accident, is approximately thirty years.
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