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TeachMeFinance.com - explain ENTOMB ENTOMB The term 'ENTOMB' as it applies to the area of nuclear science can be defined as ' A method of decommissioning, in which radioactive contaminants are encased in a structurally long-lived material, such as concrete. The entombed structure is maintained and surveillance is continued until the entombed radioactive waste decays to a level permitting termination of the license and unrestricted release of the property. During the entombment period, the licensee maintains the license previously issued by the NRC. For further information, see the Fact Sheet on Decommissioning Nuclear Power Plants. '. Previous 5 Terms: ENSO (El Niño-Southern Oscillation) ENSO Diagnostic Discussion enteral enterolith Entity Assets Next 5 Terms: entomical entomology entozoology ENTR Entrain About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.