containment unit

collocation in English

meaningsofcontainmentandunit

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containment
noun[U]
uk
/kənˈteɪn.mənt/us
/kənˈteɪn.mənt/
the act of controlling or limiting something or ...
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unit
noun
uk
/ˈjuː.nɪt/us
/ˈjuː.nɪt/
a single thing or a separate part of ...
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(Definition ofcontainmentandunitfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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F2 is not, as described, an experimental medicalcontainmentunit, but simply an area in the prison hospital.
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She was then taken into police custody and kept contained by a specializedcontainmentunitthat was custom-made just for her.
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F2 is not, as described, an experimental medicalcontainmentunit, but simply an area in the prison hospital.
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Sandman was then placed in a specialcontainmentunit(which resembles an hourglass that is always moving) that would keep him from reassembling.
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He was housed in a specially constructedcontainmentunit, and was only allowed contact with authorized personnel.
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She was then taken into police custody and kept contained by a specializedcontainmentunitthat was custom-made just for her.
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All captured ghosts are stored in thecontainmentunit.
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Then, park rangers announce that the velociraptorcontainmentunitwas breached and to remain calm.
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The stinkcontainmentunitalso had a clip, so you could attach it to things for travel, and to avoid losing it.
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When the toys were packaged, each came with a plastic stinkcontainmentunitto store it in and to hide the smell.
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He found thecontainmentunitand unkowingly released the creature.
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The ghost can then be transported to the larger, more permanentcontainmentunit.
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When outside thecontainmentunit, he uncontrollably projects electricity, destroying anything he comes into contact with.
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He has to remain in a specializedcontainmentunitin order to neutralize his powers.
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He managed to acquire a prototype ion resistant suit, which allowed him to be able to leave hiscontainmentunitand use his powers only when the suit is removed.
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The space features the ghostcontainmentunitin the basement, the garage and office areas on the 1st floor, and the living room, laboratory, fire poles, bedroom and bathroom areas.
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Once there, they find stasis containment units.
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