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But its share in the primary energy mix still falls, on the assumption that few new reactors are built and that of several existing ones are *retired*.
2006-12-19 11:16:22 · 8 answers · asked by Satria 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
Retired here means withdrawn from use, being replaced by the new reactors.
2006-12-19 11:27:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not in active use.
Always remember that retired things and people have the potential to swing into action in case of emergency!
2006-12-19 19:20:07 · answer #2 · answered by Doethineb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, put out of use is the meaning of the word in this context. This usage is usually used when something becomes obsolete.
2006-12-19 19:25:35 · answer #3 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shut down.
2006-12-19 19:18:36 · answer #4 · answered by irish1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not working any more
2006-12-19 19:17:52 · answer #5 · answered by Shiv 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put out of use.
2006-12-19 19:17:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No longer in use.
2006-12-19 19:29:08 · answer #7 · answered by Alletery 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not in use anymore.
2006-12-19 20:14:17 · answer #8 · answered by linda c 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋