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highly enriched uranium
Any form of uranium with a uranium-235 concentration of 20% or higher. The 20% enrichment level has been established as a threshold above which material assumes particular importance from a non-proliferation standpoint and is subject to special legislation with regard to export licenses, physical protection and safeguarding.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Energy
- Category: Energy trade
- Company: Platts
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