containment
//kənˈteɪnmənt//
Noun
containmentSingular
containmentsPlural
1
The action or policy of preventing the expansion of a hostile power or ideology.
The government adopted a policy of containment to prevent the spread of the hostile regime's influence.
2
The act of keeping something harmful under control or within limits.
The containment of the virus required strict quarantine measures.
3
A structure or system designed to prevent the escape of hazardous materials, especially in a nuclear reactor.
The nuclear power plant's containment is designed to withstand extreme conditions.