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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Scram Scram The term 'Scram' as it applies to the area of nuclear science can be defined as ' The sudden shutting down of a nuclear reactor, usually by rapid insertion of control rods, either automatically or manually by the reactor operator. Also known as a 'reactor trip'. '. Previous 5 Terms: scotograph scotophobia scotoscope Scour scour protection Next 5 Terms: Scrape Scrapie Screen screening trials Screenings 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.