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enricher

enricher

8.4
A machine that increases the amount of one substance in a material, for example uranium
  • noun
  • /ɪnˈrɪtʃər/
  • Specialized
translation icon : enriquecedor
  • Nuclear facilities often use an enricher for isotope separation.

Examples

  • The uranium enricher is a critical part of the nuclear fuel production process.

  • The enricher increased the uranium concentration significantly.

  • Engineers inspected the enricher to ensure it was operating safely and efficiently.

  • A new enricher was installed to increase the output of enriched material at the plant.

  • The uranium enricher is essential for producing high-quality nuclear fuel for reactors.

  • Engineers conducted routine maintenance on the enricher to maintain its optimal performance.

  • In the nuclear facility, the enricher is vital for regulating the isotopic composition of uranium.

Synonyms

enhancer
vsenricher
7 4.8

Something added to make another thing work, look, or taste better

is a machine used to raise concentration of a particular component
concentrator
vsenricher
  • Specialized
7.4

A factory that separates valuable minerals from ore

is an industrial facility that increases concentration of specific components like isotopes

Antonyms

degrader
  • Specialized
8.3

A chemical or biological agent that makes a particular protein break down inside cells

How Concentrated

enricher
  • Specialized
8.4
concentrator
  • Specialized
1 6.9
separator
  • Specialized
3 5.3

Surface Forms

enricher singular
enrichers plural

Morphology

enricher = enrich (transparent) = en + rich + er

Formed from the verb 'enrich' with the agentive suffix '-er', clearly indicating 'one or that which enriches'.

Etymology

Enricher comes from the verb en- + rich, which together mean 'to make rich'. Think of a machine that makes a material more 'rich' in a wanted part, which is why a technical enricher raises the amount of a specific component in a substance.