enrichment

//ɪnˈrɪtʃmənt//
B2Frequency Level 11Neutral
Visual representation of enrichment

Noun

enrichmentSingular
enrichmentsPlural
1

The act or process of improving the quality, value, or extent of something.

The enrichment of the school curriculum has benefited many students.

2

The state of being enriched or improved.

The enrichment of her life came from spending time with family.

3

Something that enriches or adds value, especially an educational or cultural activity.

The museum offers enrichment programs for children during the summer.

4

(Nuclear physics) The process of increasing the proportion of a particular isotope in an element, especially uranium-235.

Uranium enrichment is a key step in producing nuclear fuel.