Definition

Either the process of making uranium weapons-grade (definitely jargon in nuclear policy circles) or adding sugar to grape juice to make better wine. Somehow both sound equally technical and vaguely sinister depending on context.

Example Usage

The nuclear facility's uranium enrichment program sparked international concern and several tense diplomatic meetings.

Source: International Atomic Energy Agency terminology

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