Meaning of the word uncoupling in English

What does uncoupling mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

uncoupling

US /ʌnˈkʌplɪŋ/
UK /ʌnˈkʌplɪŋ/

Noun

the action or process of disconnecting or separating something

Example:
The uncoupling of the train cars took several minutes.
There was a gradual uncoupling of economic growth from carbon emissions.