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Separation Energy (Noun)

Meaning

The energy required to separate particles from a molecule or atom or nucleus; equals the mass defect.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural phenomena.

Examples

  • The separation energy of a nucleus is the energy required to remove a nucleon from the nucleus, and it is an important concept in nuclear physics.
  • The mass defect of a nucleus is equal to the separation energy of the nucleus, which is the energy required to separate the nucleons from the nucleus.
  • In nuclear reactions, the separation energy of the reactants and products plays a crucial role in determining the energy balance of the reaction.
  • The separation energy of a molecule is the energy required to break the chemical bonds between the atoms, and it is an important concept in chemistry.
  • The separation energy of a nucleus is typically measured in units of MeV, and it is an important parameter in nuclear physics and engineering.

Synonyms

  • Binding Energy

Hypernyms

  • Energy
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