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CONTAINMENTS

(noun)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Containments.

Containments - as a noun

A policy of creating strategic alliances in order to check the expansion of a hostile power or ideology or to force it to negotiate peacefully

Example: "Containment of communist expansion was a central principle of united states' foreign policy from 1947 to the 1975"

(physics) a system designed to prevent the accidental release of radioactive material from a reactor

The act of containing; keeping something from spreading

Example: "The containment of the aids epidemic"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
restraint
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The containments in the laboratory were labeled and sealed properly."
"The chemical plant implemented strict containments to prevent any leaks."
"The hospital has different containments for infectious diseases."
"The spaceship's containments were tested to withstand extreme temperatures."
"The nuclear power plant has multiple layers of containments for safety."
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Word Game Points

Is CONTAINMENTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, containments is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CONTAINMENTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is CONTAINMENTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, containments is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CONTAINMENTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.

Is CONTAINMENTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, containments is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CONTAINMENTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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