BusinessAugust 15, 2026
electrorefining
ee-LEK-tro-ri-fy-ning
Definition
A metallurgical process that uses electrolysis to purify metals or, in the context of nuclear technology, to separate and recover specific components from spent nuclear fuel.
Etymology
The word combines the Greek-derived 'electro-' referring to electricity and the verb 'refine,' which entered Middle English via Old French, meaning to remove impurities.
In the news
Oklo is constructing a commercial electrorefining facility to recycle spent fuel, allowing the company to process its own reactor-grade fuel as part of an integrated energy strategy.
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