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Glossary - E

Electromagnetic Radiation

Electric or magnetic waves that travel at the speed of light. Examples: light, heat, radio waves, microwaves, gamma radiation, x-rays.

Source: AECL

Electron

An elementary particle carrying one unit of negative electrical charge. Electrons surround the atom's positively charged nucleus and determine the atom's chemical properties.

Source: AECL

EMO

Emergency Measures Organization

Source: NB Power

Enrichment

The physical process of increasing the concentration of the uranium-235 isotope relative to the predominant uranium-238 isotope in natural uranium.

Source: AECL

EP

Emergency Preparedness

Source: NB Power