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noun · adjective

separating

n. · adj.
US /ˈsɛpɝˌeɪtɪŋ/ UK /sˈɛpəɹˌeɪtɪŋ/ sep·a·rat·ing

  1. 01 B2 Upper Intermediate

    n.an instance or the process of things being moved apart.

    n.the gerund form used as a noun to denote the act or instance of division or disconnection.

    Simple

    The separating of the two companies took several months of legal work.

    In context

    The careful separating of the ancient parchment layers required a steady hand and specialized tools to prevent any permanent damage.

  2. 02 C1 Advanced Technical

    adj.describing something, like a zipper, that can come completely apart into two pieces.

    adj.referring to a fastening mechanism, typically a zipper, designed to allow the two sides to be fully detached from one another.

    Simple

    This jacket has a separating zipper so you can take the lining out.

    In context

    The design specifications required a separating fastener to allow the modular components of the tent to be used independently.

Usage separating the signal

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Level B1 · Intermediate
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