enriched

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Instead, the lapse allowed Iran to stockpile 11 tons of enriched uranium, potentially enough for up to 100 nuclear bombs.

From Slate • May 1, 2026

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

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

There is a precedent for a new agreement to dispose of Iran’s enriched uranium in return for a substantial economic reward.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

Last week’s Thanksgiving was artificially sweetened, enriched with tense preservatives, and wrapped in plastic.

From "Wintergirls" by Laurie Halse Anderson