It is therefore possible to effect a partial separation of a mixture of gases if the components have different molecular weights.

The side moving against the flow also exhibits only partial separation of the boundary layer.

Severe damage from the 1994 Northridge earthquake, which caused the partial separation of the Southwest's tower from the main building, has never been repaired.

Equilibrium isotope fractionation is the partial separation of isotopes between two or more substances in chemical equilibrium.

The convective motions in Callisto have caused only a partial separation of rock and ice.

A partial separation may cause only minor bleeding and not endanger the lives of the fetus or mother.

The French-speakers, thinking they could buy peace, have gone along with Flemish demands for a partial separation once before.

A cleft palate manifests as a partial or complete separation or presence of the roof of the mouth.

Such double monsters probably arise following the less complete separation of the halves of the early embryo or partial separation at later stages.

The partial separation has already improved the health of both boys, Dr. Staffenberg said.