### Question
How is the term uranium enrichment defined?


### Answer
The term **uranium enrichment** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 2297h* as the following:

> the separation of uranium of a given isotopic content into 2 components, 1 having a higher percentage of a fissile isotope and 1 having a lower percentage

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 2297h*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 23-DEVELOPMENT AND CONTROL OF ATOMIC ENERGY > Division B-United States Enrichment Corporation > SUBCHAPTER VIII-UNITED STATES ENRICHMENT CORPORATION PRIVATIZATION**

