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Noun: separation energy  ,se-pu'rey-shun 'e-nu(r)-jee
  1. The energy required to separate particles from a molecule, atom or nucleus; equals the mass defect
    - binding energy

Derived forms: separation energies

Type of: energy, free energy

Encyclopedia: Separation energy