silkwood (Meaning)
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silkwood (n)
a fast-growing tropical American evergreen having white flowers and white fleshy edible fruit; bark yields a silky fiber used in cordage and wood is valuable for staves
Synonyms & Antonyms of silkwood
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silkwood Sentence Examples
- Karen Silkwood's story is a tale of courage and betrayal in the nuclear industry.
- The Silkwood plutonium plant in Oklahoma was notorious for its safety violations.
- Silkwood was contaminated with plutonium while working at the plant.
- She exposed the plant's dangerous conditions to the media, sparking public outrage.
- Silkwood's death in a car accident remains a mystery, raising suspicions of foul play.
- The Silkwood case became a symbol of the struggle for worker safety in hazardous industries.
- Silkwood inspired a 1983 film starring Meryl Streep, titled "Silkwood."
- The Karen Silkwood Act was passed in response to her case, strengthening worker protection laws.
- Silkwood's legacy continues to inspire activists fighting for environmental and worker rights.
- The Silkwood plant has been closed since 1998, but its toxic legacy remains a concern for the surrounding community.
FAQs About the word silkwood
a fast-growing tropical American evergreen having white flowers and white fleshy edible fruit; bark yields a silky fiber used in cordage and wood is valuable fo
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Karen Silkwood's story is a tale of courage and betrayal in the nuclear industry.
The Silkwood plutonium plant in Oklahoma was notorious for its safety violations.
Silkwood was contaminated with plutonium while working at the plant.
She exposed the plant's dangerous conditions to the media, sparking public outrage.
