decoupling
/ (diːˈkʌplɪŋ) /
noun
the separation of previously linked systems so that they may operate independently
electronics the reduction or avoidance of undesired distortion or oscillations in a circuit, caused by unwanted common coupling between two or more circuits
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Example sentences from the Web for decoupling
Nor did the president comment on the decoupling of reproduction from marriage, and its relationship to poverty.
The result is a decoupling of federal and provincial systems.
So much for so called "decoupling" theories that they could carry on regardless, even as the West went to hell in a handcart.