In addition to the comparison of the decay heat values, the decay heat ratio (WG-MOX/UOX) has been plotted as a function of time for the period just after discharge (0 to 5 days) and during long-term storage (10,000 to 18,000 days) in Figs.
running dog. 1. Disparaging. a person or institution subservient to counterrevolutionary interests. a manipulable, servile follower; lackey: to be reviled as a running dog of the colonialists. 2. Architecture.
Definition of boondoggle. 1  1 : a braided cord worn by Boy Scouts as a neckerchief slide (see 2slide 4b), hatband, or ornament. 2  2 : a wasteful or impractical project or activity often involving graft The project is a complete boondoggleâover budget, behind schedule, and unnecessary.