enriched
Americanadjective
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supplied with riches, wealth, or abundant or valuable possessions.
The enriched manufacturers then funnel profits back to the corrupt politicians who favor and support this vicious cycle of overcharging.
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supplied with any element, feature, ingredient, etc., that improves quality or attractiveness or adds value or significance.
As the tea is aged, it gains an enriched flavor and deep, sweet aroma.
At The Village, we provide living options and services for seniors in a spiritually enriched environment.
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Physics. (of a substance or material) having an increased proportion of a valuable mineral or isotope.
In the normal energy fuel cycle, the enriched uranium—up to 90 percent U-235—is then transported to a fuel fabrication facility.
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(of a curriculum) enhanced by increasing the breadth of content, depth of treatment, or variety of instructional methods.
The Honors Program offers highly motivated students an enriched program of study in which to develop global perspectives.
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Nutrition. (of processed food) having one or more nutrients added or restored.
Consumers today can choose from a wide array of products, including no-fat, low-fat, or calcium-enriched milk.
The cookie dough is a combination of enriched flour, brown sugar, and chocolate chips.
verb
Other Word Forms
- unenriched adjective
Etymology
Origin of enriched
First recorded in 1600–10; 1935–40 enriched for def. 5; enrich ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. ) for the adjective senses; enrich ( def. ) + -ed 1 ( def. ) for the verb sense
Example Sentences
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"If you cannot stockpile material that is enriched then there is no way you can actually create a bomb," Albusaidi told CBS's "Face the Nation."
From Barron's
Both experiences, the unwelcome and the welcome, have enriched his narrative.
His actions, too, have drawn scrutiny from the government over whether union officials improperly enriched themselves.
U.S. negotiators have pushed for Iran to dismantle several nuclear sites and transfer its remaining enriched uranium out of the country, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing officials.
From Barron's
Iran insists its programme is only for peaceful purposes, though the country is the only non-nuclear-armed state to have enriched uranium at near weapons-grade level.
From BBC
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