containment

Meanings

• Noun

  The act or process of keeping something, especially an unwanted substance or organism, within confines or under control.

  - "The containment of the nuclear reactor was breached during the accident."
  - "The containment of the virus is crucial to prevent its spread."

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Antonyms

détente , regime change , rollback

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with containment
chastity , piety , city , sobriety

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Variants

List of all variants of containment that leads to same result
containment , containments , self-contained , self-containedly , self-containedness , self-containednesses , self-containment , self-containments

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'continere', meaning 'to hold together' or 'to keep in check'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'containment' was first used in the context of nuclear energy after the 1954 Mayak nuclear disaster.

2. The concept of containment is also used in psychology to describe the ability to regulate and control emotions.

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Related Concepts

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1. Containment structure: A physical barrier designed to prevent the release of hazardous materials, such as radioactive waste or toxic chemicals.

2. Containment vessel: A large, strong container used to hold liquids or gases under pressure.

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Culture

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Containment is a significant concept in various fields such as nuclear physics, engineering, and environmental science. In literature and art, containment can be a metaphor for emotional or psychological control.

How to Memorize "containment"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, sturdy container holding back a powerful force or substance.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'containment' with the image of a dam holding back a river.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Can't Allow Containment To Escape'.

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