separative
adjective
sep·a·ra·tive
ˈse-pə-ˌrā-tiv 
ˈse-p(ə-)rə-
: tending toward, causing, or expressing separation
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The term of art for the amount of effort required to enrich uranium is a separative work unit, or SWU.
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“Separative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/separative. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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