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Definition of uncoupling - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
socialRare process of ending a relationship or connectionRare
- Their uncoupling was amicable and mutual.
2.
mechanicalRare act of disconnecting or detaching thingsRare
- The uncoupling of the train cars was swift.
3.
biologyTECH. separation of linked biological processesTECH.
- The uncoupling of the cells affected their function.
Adjective
separateRare not connected or linked togetherRare
- The uncoupling train cars moved in different directions.
Expressions with uncoupling
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mindful and respectful breakup or separation of a couple
They chose conscious uncoupling instead of a messy divorce.
Origin of uncoupling
English, un- (not) + couple (to join)
Examples of uncoupling in a sentence
Their uncoupling led to a peaceful division of assets. Uncoupling the device took longer than expected. The engineer explained the uncoupling process in detail. Uncoupling in the metabolic pathway can lead to energy loss. The study focused on the uncoupling of genetic expressions. The uncoupling wires caused a power failure.
Uncoupling parts lay scattered on the floor.
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- French:séparation, découplé, ...
- German:Trennung, entkoppelt, ...
- Italian:distacco, scollegato, ...
- Spanish:separación, desacoplado, ...
- Portuguese:rompimento, desacoplado, ...
- Chinese:分手, 分离的, ...
- Japanese:別れ, 切り離された, ...
- Arabic:انفِصال, مُنْفَصِل, ...
- Hebrew:הִתְפָּרְדוּת, מְנוּתָּק, ...
- Russian:разрыв, разъединённый, ...
- Ukrainian:розлучення, роз'єднаний, ...
- Hindi:विच्छेद, अलग, ...
Definition of uncouple - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
freedomtr. Rare release or set loose from a constrainttr. Rare
- They decided to uncouple the dogs for the race.
2.
separationtr./intr. Rare disconnect or detach one thing from anothertr./intr. Rare
- The technician will uncouple the wires.
Origin of uncouple
Latin, un (not) + copulare (to couple)
Examples of uncouple in a sentence
They worked to uncouple the two intertwined ropes. She decided to uncouple the trailer from the truck. Engineers will uncouple the two systems for maintenance.
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- French:détacher, déconnecter, ...
- German:loslassen, trennen, ...
- Italian:sganciare, staccare, ...
- Spanish:soltar, desconectar, ...
- Portuguese:desacoplar, desligar, ...
- Chinese:松开, 断开, ...
- Japanese:解放する, 切り離す, ...
- Arabic:فَكَّ, فَصَلَ, ...
- Hebrew:לְשַׁחְרֵר, לְנַתֵּק, ...
- Russian:отцеплять, отсоединить, ...
- Ukrainian:відчепити, від'єднувати, ...
- Hindi:मुक्त करना, अलग करना, ...
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