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Englischsprachiges Glossar

Ventilating systemshow / hide

Planned ventilation of the mine openings.

Ventilation show / hide

Ventilation is the planned supply of the mine with fresh air.

Ventilation buildingshow / hide

Site of the pit ventilation system which supplies the mine with fresh air by creating an artificial air flow.

Vitrified waste canister show / hide

In nuclear energy a term for a melted, vitrified block of high-level radioactive waste including its metal housing made from corrosion-resistant steel which is welded gas-tight.

Voltage show / hide

Measure of the labour required for bringing a charge in an electric field from one point to another, divided by the charge. The unit is Volt (V).

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