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enrichment

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The process of increasing the abundance of a specified isotope in a mixture of isotopes. It is usually applied to an increase in the proportion of U-235, or the addition of Pu-239 to natural uranium for use in a nuclear reactor or weapon. (Source: DICCHE)

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http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/aliss_scripts/concept/2759

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