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decoupling

British  
/ diːˈkʌplɪŋ /

noun

  1. the separation of previously linked systems so that they may operate independently

  2. electronics the reduction or avoidance of undesired distortion or oscillations in a circuit, caused by unwanted common coupling between two or more circuits

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Policymakers may be able to use these insights to develop shared stockpiling programs, diversify refining and manufacturing capacity, and better assess the broader effects of trade restrictions or economic decoupling strategies.

From Science Daily Jun. 20, 2026

"Any delusion of full decoupling isn't realistic on any near-term horizon", she told AFP.

From Barron's May 13, 2026

By decoupling power generation from power consumption, AC meant that massive factories no longer had to be anchored to rushing rivers or local coal plants.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 24, 2026

That follows years of decoupling due to a U.S. exceptionalism narrative.

From MarketWatch Apr. 7, 2026

Finally, they go, it will accept decoupling and modulation.

From The Belgian Curtain Europe after Communism by Vaknin, Samuel

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