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nounseparation energy (plural separation energies)
plural separation energies
- natural sciencesThe energy needed to remove a nucleon or other particle from a nucleus
Synonyms: binding energy
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nounThe energy needed to remove a nucleon or other particle from a nucleus
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nounthe energy required to separate particles from a molecule or atom or nucleus; equals the mass defect
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