fuel cycle (nuclear)

https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.F02540
The @ST06775@ of steps, such as utilization, reprocessing, and refabrication, through which @N04230@ may pass.
Source:
PAC, 1982, 54, 1533. (Glossary of terms used in nuclear analytical chemistry (Provisional)) on page 1543 [Terms] [Paper]