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low-population zone

 
Sci-Tech Dictionary: low-population zone
 
(′lō ′päp·ə′lā·shən ′zōn)

(engineering) An area of low population density sometimes required around a nuclear installation; the number and density of residents is of concern in providing, with reasonable probability, that effective protection measures can be taken if a serious accident should occur.


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