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The process of increasing the percentage of fissionable $U - 235$ in naturally occurring Uranium is called _________ .

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controlled fission

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artificial transmutation

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chemical process

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enrichment

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The correct option is D enrichment
The process of increasing the percentage of fissionable $U - 235$ in naturally occurring Uranium is called enrichment.

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