european atomic energy community euratom

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Definition of european atomic energy community euratom in English English dictionary

International organization established in 1958 to form a common market for developing peaceful uses of atomic energy. It originally had six members; it now includes all members of the European Union. Among its aims were to facilitate the establishment of a nuclear energy industry on a European rather than a national scale, coordinate research, encourage construction of power plants, establish safety regulations, and establish a common market for trade in nuclear equipment and materials. In 1967 its governing bodies were merged into the European Community

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Eu·ro·pe·an a·to·mic en·er·gy com·mu·ni·ty Eur·at·om