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Meaning of scram

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scram

Pronunciation:/skɹæm/

noun

Definitions

  1. The emergency shutdown device of a nuclear reactor, originally specifically by insertion of one or more safety control rods.

  2. An activation of the emergency shutdown of a nuclear reactor.

  3. (by extension) Any emergency shutdown.

verb

Definitions

  1. To use the shutdown or safety device of a nuclear reactor.

  2. (by extension) To use any emergency shutdown.

scram

Pronunciation:/skɹæm/

noun

Definitions

  1. A scratch, especially caused by claws or fingernails.

verb

Definitions

  1. Scratch with claws or fingernails.