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

That accord limited Iran to a stockpile of less than 300 kilograms of 3.67% enriched uranium for 15 years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 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

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