Definition of Ring containment

1. Noun. A strategy of defense in cases of bioterrorism; vaccination only of people exposed and others who are in contact with them. "Ring containment is a proven method of halting a smallpox epidemic"

Category relationships: Act Of Terrorism, Terrorism, Terrorist Act
Generic synonyms: Containment

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ring Containment

ring-theoretical
ring-wall lesion
ring a bell
ring abscess
ring armor
ring armour
ring around
ring back
ring binder
ring binders
ring blackbird
ring cadence
ring chromosome
ring chromosomes
ring compound
ring containment (current term)
ring dance
ring disease
ring dove
ring enhancement
ring false
ring field
ring finger
ring fingers
ring game
ring games
ring girl
ring hollow
ring in
ring leader

Literary usage of Ring containment

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Environmental Handbook for Fertilizer and Agrichemical Dealers edited by J. Harold Parker (1994)
"Typical dimensions for an elephant ring. Containment Costs for Large Tanks Tank cost is related to tank size, but a 1000000- gallon tank does not cost as ..."

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