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separation

UK
/ˌsɛpəˈreɪʃən/
US
/ˌsɛpəˈreɪʃən/

Translations

separationnoun
separations
pl
UK
/ˌsɛpəˈreɪʃən/
US
/ˌsɛpəˈreɪʃən/
séparationEn chimie.
The separation of oil from water is a common procedure in chemical laboratories.
La séparation de l’huile et de l’eau est une procédure courante dans les laboratoires de chimie.
séparationEn droit de la famille, notamment pour un couple marié vivant séparément.
After years of conflict, they decided on a trial separation to see if they could resolve their issues.
Après des années de conflit, ils ont décidé d’une séparation à l’essai pour voir s’ils pouvaient résoudre leurs problèmes.
The separation of the two countries was marked by a new border fence.
La séparation des deux pays a été marquée par une nouvelle clôture frontalière.
Additional translations
espacementDans le domaine technique ou aéronautique, pour la distance de sécurité entre des objets ou des véhicules.
Synonyms
division
disunion
partition
split
isolation
segregation
detachment
disconnection
Antonyms
joining
connection
union
separationadjective
more separation
Comp.
most separation
Super.
UK
/ˌsɛp.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
US
/ˌsɛp.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
Used only attributively before another noun (e.g., "separation unit"). It does not take -er/-est endings; comparative and superlative are formed analytically with more/most.
séparatifEmploi technique.
The plant installed a new separation unit to handle hazardous waste.
L’usine a installé une nouvelle unité séparative pour traiter les déchets dangereux.

Definitions

separationnoun
The action or state of moving or being moved apart.
The separation of the two countries was marked by a new border fence.
A division or disconnection between two or more things.
The separation between church and state is a fundamental principle in many democracies.
The process of distinguishing between different substances or elements.
The separation of oil from water is a common procedure in chemical laboratories.
A legal arrangement by which a married couple lives apart but remains legally married.
After years of conflict, they decided on a trial separation to see if they could resolve their issues.
The distance or space that exists between two objects, positions, or points.
Air traffic controllers maintain a safe separation between aircraft at all times.
separationadjective
Relating to or intended for the act or process of separating.
The plant installed a new separation unit to handle hazardous waste.
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