후쿠시마오염수

hukushimaoyeomsu
nounIntermediate Fukushima contaminated water
technical

Water contaminated by radioactive materials released from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster in 2011.

일본 정부는 후쿠시마오염수를 바다로 방류하기로 결정했다.

The Japanese government decided to release Fukushima contaminated water into the sea.

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The term refers specifically to water treated and stored at the Fukushima site, which still contains trace amounts of radioactive isotopes.

Collocations

후쿠시마오염수 방류Fukushima contaminated water discharge오염수 처리contaminated water treatment

Related Phrases

후쿠시마 사고phrase
Fukushima disaster
방사능 오염phrase
radioactive contamination

💡Pro Tip

Contextual Usage

This term is often used in discussions about nuclear energy, environmental policy, and international diplomacy.

Gold Rule

Precision in Context

Use this term specifically for water contaminated by the Fukushima disaster, not for general radioactive water.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the name of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster (후쿠시마) and the Korean word for contaminated water (오염수).

📝Usage Notes

This term is used in discussions about nuclear safety, environmental impact, and international relations, particularly regarding Japan's handling of the disaster's aftermath.

Word Breakdown

후쿠시마
Fukushima (place name)
proper noun
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오염수
contaminated water
compound noun
한영사전