høyradioaktivt
høyradioaktivt is a Norwegian term that translates literally to "highly radioactive" in English. It is used to describe materials or substances that emit a large quantity of ionising radiation, such as alpha, beta, or gamma particles, and therefore pose significant health and environmental risks. The term is often found in contexts related to nuclear safety, radiological protection, and industrial hygiene.
In radiological terminology, a substance is classified as høyradioaktivt when its specific activity surpasses thresholds defined
Practically, høyradioaktivt materials are handled in specialised facilities such as nuclear medicine centres, research laboratories, and
The designation høyradioaktivt also informs emergency response planning. In the event of a spill or release