enriched

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

It’s more highly enriched than the uranium that most reactors use, and is encased in silicon carbide, a material considered resistant to high heat, greatly reducing the risk of meltdowns.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

Additional problems would arise if some of the buried cylinders of enriched uranium had been damaged.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

Under that program, American nuclear specialists and laboratory equipment, such as X-ray machines, scales and glove boxes for handling dangerous material, can be sent abroad to extract plutonium or highly enriched uranium.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

And he repeatedly stated that Iran had agreed to the removal of its enriched uranium from the country, either to the United States or to a third party.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

She sipped slowly, thinking about the last six years, and how the boy sleeping in the next room had enriched her life with his laughter and energy.

From "Forged by Fire" by Sharon M. Draper